Nelly Korda had an outstanding season on the LPGA Tour in 2024, culminating in her winning both the Rolex Player of the Year and Annika Major Award. The 26-year-old claimed $4.2 million in prize money and won seven tournaments, including her second Major title at the Chevron Championship. Korda expressed her gratitude for her success and credited her team for their support throughout the season.
Korda dominated the start of the season by winning five consecutive tournaments, eventually claiming her second Major title. She continued her success by winning six out of seven starts at the Mizuno Americas Open in June. Her seventh trophy came at the ANNIKA at Pelican, the final regular-season event on the LPGA schedule.
In preparation for the CME Group Tour Championship, where many top female golfers would compete for $4 million and the Race to CME Globe Champion title, Korda received the Coach Awards at the LPGA Awards ceremony. Korda’s successful season was highlighted by winning the Chevron and finishing tied for second at the AIG Women’s Open.
Korda’s exceptional performances in the five biggest events of the season earned her the Annika Major Award, adding to her achievements. The American golfer’s success also contributed to Americans claiming back-to-back Player of the Year awards for the first time since 1993-94. Lydia Ko, who had a three-win season and won the AIG Women’s Open, received the Heather Farr Perseverance Award for her remarkable comeback and Olympic gold victory.
Ko described her season as a fairytale, reflecting on her success and the highlights of the year. With both Korda and Ko’s impressive performances, the 2024 LPGA Awards highlighted the incredible talent and achievements of female golfers on the tour. The awards ceremony set the stage for the season finale at the CME Group Tour Championship, where the elite players in the world would compete for the ultimate title and prize money.
