Nelly Korda
LPGA Tour | United States
Born: Bradenton, Florida, USA
Current Heat Index Rank: #1
Nelly Korda leads the LPGA Heat Index after adding another win at the Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba. Her combination of multiple wins, consistent top 10 finishes, and a major championship gives her the highest score on the leaderboard.
Season Stats
Wins
3
Top 10s
6
Majors Won
1
Cuts Missed
0
Heat Index Breakdown
Formula: (Wins × 4) + (Top 10s × 2) + (Majors Won × 8) − (Cuts Missed × 2)
(3 × 4) + (6 × 2) + (1 × 8) − (0 × 2)
= 12 + 12 + 8 − 0
= 32
Recent Results
| Tournament | Finish | Result |
|---|---|---|
| Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba | 1st | Win |
| The Chevron Championship | 1st | Major Win |
| Tournament of Champions | 1st | Win |
| Founders Cup | 2nd | Runner-up |
| Ford Championship | 2nd | Runner-up |
| T-Mobile Match Play | 2nd | Runner-up |
Why She’s Ranked #1
Nelly is ranked number one because the Heat Index heavily rewards wins and major championships. Her three wins provide 12 points, her six top 10 finishes add 12 more, and her major championship adds an 8-point bonus. With no missed cuts, her total score of 32 places her clearly ahead of the field.