{
  "id": 18185770,
  "title": "Nelly Korda wins 2026 Rolex Player of the Year Award",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/nelly-korda-wins-2026-rolex-player-of-the-year-award",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T20:23:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SB Nation",
    "slug": "sb-nation",
    "url": "https://www.sbnation.com/golf/1135116/nelly-korda-rolex-player-year-2026"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nelly Korda has been crowned the 2026 Rolex Player of the Year for the second time. This prestigious accolade is her second win in a row. With three events remaining in the 2026 season, Korda's status as the award's official honoree appears secure.\n\nFrom the beginning, Korda demonstrated her prowess by claiming the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions. Her most memorable victories of the year, however, were at the Chevron and U.S. Women’s Open. Currently, Korda trails the required 27 points by a mere one point, bringing her one step closer to LPGA Hall of Fame eligibility.\n\nAt the tender age of 28, Korda has already achieved remarkable success, and her future holds immense potential. She will be further celebrated at the Rolex LPGA Awards on Tuesday, November 17th, during the week preceding the CME Group Tour Championship.",
  "summary": "It remains Nelly Korda’s world. We are all just living in it. This week brought with it the news that Nelly Korda has officially been named this year’s recipient of the 2026 Rolex Player of the Year Award. This marks a second win of the award for Korda. The announcement came with three events still […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}