Nelly Korda is absolutely on fire right now, and the golf world is taking notice. The American superstar has stormed through the start of the 2026 LPGA Tour season with a level of dominance that feels almost unreal. Just last week, she clinched the Riviera Maya Open, marking her third victory in only six starts—and that comes hot on the heels of her major win at The Chevron Championship. But here's the thing: she hasn't just been winning. In her other three events, she's finished solo second twice and tied for second once. That's not just a hot streak; that's a statement.

For context, Korda's run has already earned her a return to world number one, bumping Thailand's Jeeno Thitikul from the top spot. And while her fellow competitors are understandably impressed, few have been as openly awestruck as Michelle Wie West. The one-time major champion and fellow American recently shared her thoughts ahead of the Mizuho Americas Open, where she's teeing it up this week.

"Yeah, she's unbelievable," Wie West said. "The talent that she possesses in her pinky alone is unbelievable. The stretch of golf… I mean, we saw it a couple seasons ago too, now. Just every year she's getting better and better. She seems really happy off the golf course, which is what I care about."

Wie West didn't stop there. She also called for more mainstream media attention on Korda's incredible run, emphasizing how the LPGA Tour is already doing great work with live broadcasts every week. "I hope mainstream media really picks it up more," she added. "I think the LPGA is doing a great job of showcasing our talent. The broadcast is… us being live every week is huge. And just I think do everything we can to support her and just showcase her personality as well, too. You know, I think it's good."

Korda's dominance has also put a spotlight on the depth of talent in women's golf. Thitikul, who lost the number one ranking to Korda, is in the field for the Mizuho Americas Open at Mountain Ridge Country Club, where she's looking to defend her title. When asked about the pressure of no longer being world number one, Thitikul was refreshingly relaxed: "I think I don't really have that pressure even before, now, or whatever, other players do. Nelly had done a very good job for the past few months, from starting the season she won it and obviously she won it in Chevron and last week."

For fans of the game—and especially those who follow the LPGA—this is a golden era. Korda is playing at a level that feels both effortless and relentless, and her pursuit of even more improvement is a warning shot to the rest of the tour. Whether you're a casual viewer or a dedicated gear enthusiast looking for inspiration on the course, watching Korda's season unfold is a masterclass in consistency, composure, and sheer talent.