Nelly Korda, the world No 1, is chasing a third straight major title at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. With eight top‑three finishes in nine starts and four LPGA wins this season, Korda’s recent five‑shot win at the Chevron Championship and single‑shot US Women’s Open underscore her dominance. She needs one more victory to cement a Hall of Fame spot.

Charley Hull, the world No 4, has five major runner‑ups and hopes to break the 30‑year gap since Dame Laura Davies won the event. Hull’s latest second‑place finish, a shot behind Korda at the US Women’s Open, fuels doubts about her breakthrough. Three LPGA titles and a recent win in September keep her in contention.

Lottie Woad, 22, entered the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship after a playoff loss at the Meijer LPGA Classic. Her bunker‑hole‑out and subsequent bogey at 72 stalled a potential third LPGA title. A runner‑up in three of her last four majors, Woad aims to convert the near‑miss into a win this week.

The tournament also carries Solheim Cup implications. With only four LPGA events left before Europe’s qualification deadline, a top finish could secure a spot for players like Hull, Woad, Maja Stark or Celine Boutier. The stakes are high as the final European team will be named in early August, while the U.S. hosts more time to qualify.