Hyo Joo Kim made LPGA Tour history on Sunday, March 30, 2026, claiming back-to-back victories and successfully defending her 2026 Ford Championship title at Whirlwind Golf Club in Phoenix, Arizona. With a final-round 69 and a dominant 28-under-par total of 260, the South Korean star defeated world No. 2 Nelly Korda by two strokes for her 9th career LPGA win — cementing her status as the hottest player in women's golf right now. Here is the complete 2026 Ford Championship final leaderboard, full results, and every key stat you need.

Hyo Joo Kim Wins 2026 Ford Championship: Back-to-Back LPGA Titles, Repeat Champion & 9th Career Victory – Full Leaderboard

🏆 2026 Ford Championship – Tournament Overview & Winner's Stats

📊 Quick Facts

Tournament: 2026 Ford Championship Presented by Wild Horse Pass
Venue: Whirlwind Golf Club, Cattail Course – Phoenix (Chandler), Arizona, USA (Par 72 / 6,675 yds)
Purse: $2,250,000
Winner: Hyo Joo Kim (South Korea / Lotte)
Winning Score: 28-under-par 260 (61-69-61-69)
Margin of Victory: 2 strokes over Nelly Korda
Winner's Share: $337,500
Career Prize Money: $12,882,979 (approx.)
Date: March 26–29, 2026 (Final Round – March 29, local; March 30 KST)
Next Event: 2026 Aramco Championship – Shadow Creek, Las Vegas

🎯 Hyo Joo Kim's Historic Achievements at This Tournament

What Hyo Joo Kim accomplished at the 2026 Ford Championship is nothing short of extraordinary. The 30-year-old South Korean, ranked world No. 4 heading into the week, produced a performance for the ages — one that will be talked about for years in the history of the LPGA Tour.

✅ Back-to-back LPGA wins — Founders Cup (previous week) → Ford Championship (this week)
✅ Successful title defense — first player to repeat at the Ford Championship
✅ 9th career LPGA victory — joins Choi Na-yeon in the South Korean all-time top-6 list
✅ LPGA 54-hole scoring record — 25-under 191 (broke previous record by 1 stroke)
✅ First player in LPGA history to shoot two rounds of 61-or-better in the same tournament (R1 & R3)
✅ First multiple-win season of her LPGA career
✅ First LPGA player to win twice in 2026 — just six events into the season
✅ Third consecutive Korean victory on the LPGA (Lee Mi-hyang at Blue Bay LPGA → Kim at Founders Cup → Kim at Ford Champ) — first Korean three-peat since 2019

📌 Round-by-Round Scorecard – Hyo Joo Kim

Round	Score	vs. Par	Cumulative
Round 1	61	-11	-11
Round 2	69	-3	-14
Round 3	61	-11	-25 (LPGA 54-hole record)
Round 4	69	-3	-28
Total	260	-28	WIN 🏆

⚡ How the Final Round Unfolded

Kim entered the final round with a four-shot lead over Korda and looked in full control, picking up birdies at three of her first seven holes. A sudden double bogey at the 8th hole — her only major stumble of the week — sliced the lead to just one stroke and set the stage for a dramatic finish. Korda, ever the competitor, sensed blood.

But it was Kim who landed the decisive blow. Korda missed a short par putt on the 9th, and on the 10th hole, Kim hit her approach to within 18 inches for birdie while Korda failed to convert — a two-shot swing that essentially ended the contest. Kim's stats for the week were equally dominant: 82.14% fairways hit, 83.33% greens in regulation, and an average of just 27.5 putts per round, bottoming out at a remarkable 26 putts in one round.

"It feels fantastic," said Kim after the round. "I can't find the words — I'm just so happy." Korda, who finished with an impressive 67 including an eagle at 17 and birdie at 18, was gracious in defeat: "Hyo Joo has been playing amazing golf. She definitely motivates me on the golf course." Korda also joked, "I'm done playing with her."

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📋 2026 Ford Championship Final Leaderboard – Full Results

Pos.	Country	Player	Total	Prize (USD)
🥇 1	🇰🇷 KOR	Hyo Joo Kim	-28 (260)	$337,500
🥈 2	🇺🇸 USA	Nelly Korda	-26 (262)	$206,791
🥉 3	🇯🇵 JPN	Minami Katsu	-23 (265)	$150,012
4	🇳🇿 NZL	Lydia Ko	-20 (268)	$116,046
5	🇰🇷 KOR	In Gee Chun	-19 (269)	$93,404
T6	🇬🇧 ENG	Mimi Rhodes	-18 (270)	$65,477
T6	🇰🇷 KOR	Ina Yoon	-18 (270)	$65,477
T6	🇸🇪 SWE	Frida Kinhult	-18 (270)	$65,477
T9	🇳🇱 NED	Dewi Weber	-17	$44,579
T9	🇺🇸 USA	Rose Zhang	-17	$44,579
T9	🇩🇪 GER	Esther Henseleit	-17	$44,579
T9	🇯🇵 JPN	Chisato Iwai	-17	$44,579
13	🇦🇺 AUS	Cassie Porter	-16	$37,134
14	🇫🇷 FRA	Nastasia Nadaud	-15	$34,871
T15	🇰🇷 KOR	So Mi Lee	-14	$26,946
T15	🇰🇷 KOR	Il Hee Lee	-14	$26,946
T15	🇺🇸 USA	Lindy Duncan	-14	$26,946
T15	🇧🇪 BEL	Manon De Roey	-14	$26,946
T15	🇺🇸 USA	Sophia Schubert	-14	$26,946
T15	🇸🇪 SWE	Anna Nordqvist	-14	$26,946
T25	🇲🇽 MEX	Gaby López	-13	$20,436
T25	🇺🇸 USA	Lian-Ying Liu (Jenny Bae)	-13	$20,436
T29	🇰🇷 KOR	Na Rin An	-12	$17,435
T29	🇰🇷 KOR	Hae Ran Ryu	-12	$17,435
T29	🇰🇷 KOR	Jin Hee Lim	-12	$17,435
T42	🇰🇷 KOR	Un Jung Choi	-10	$9,878
T42	🇰🇷 KOR	Hye Jin Choi	-10	$9,878
T53	🇰🇷 KOR	Jeong Eun Lee	-8	$6,793
T53	🇰🇷 KOR	Jenny Shin	-8	$6,793
T60	🇰🇷 KOR	Hee Young Yang	-7	$5,571
T65	🇰🇷 KOR	Min Ji Kang	-6	$5,038

🇰🇷 South Korean Players – Full Summary

South Korean players were the dominant force at the 2026 Ford Championship, with 14 players finishing the tournament and three inside the Top 10. Here is the full breakdown of every Korean player's result:

Finish	Player	Score	Earnings	Notable
🥇 1st	Hyo Joo Kim	-28 (260)	$337,500	9th career win / Back-to-back / 2-peat
5th	In Gee Chun	-19 (269)	$93,404	Rare solo Top-5 finish
T6th	Ina Yoon	-18 (270)	$65,477	Career-best LPGA result
T15th	So Mi Lee	-14	$26,946	—
T15th	Il Hee Lee	-14	$26,946	—
T29th	Na Rin An	-12	$17,435	—
T29th	Hae Ran Ryu	-12	$17,435	—
T29th	Jin Hee Lim	-12	$17,435	—
T42nd	Un Jung Choi	-10	$9,878	—
T42nd	Hye Jin Choi	-10	$9,878	—
T53rd	Jeong Eun Lee	-8	$6,793	—
T53rd	Jenny Shin	-8	$6,793	—
T60th	Hee Young Yang	-7	$5,571	—
T65th	Min Ji Kang	-6	$5,038	—

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💡 Analysis & What's Next – The Hyo Joo Kim Era

🔍 Where Does Kim Rank in LPGA History Now?

With her 9th career LPGA title, Kim Hyo Joo now stands joint-6th on the all-time South Korean wins list alongside Choi Na-yeon (9 wins). The South Korean LPGA all-time rankings now look like this:

🥇 Inbee Park – 21 wins
🥈 Jin Young Ko – 15 wins
🥉 Ji Yai Shin – 11 wins
4. Sung Hyun Park – 10 wins
5. Sei Young Kim – 10 wins
6= Hyo Joo Kim – 9 wins ⬆️ (NEW)
6= Na Yeon Choi – 9 wins

📌 Hyo Joo Kim – Key Career Stats (as of March 30, 2026)

Age	30	World Ranking	No. 4
Career Wins	9	2026 Season Wins	2 (Founders Cup + Ford Championship)
Career Earnings	$12,882,979	Sponsor	Lotte (Korea)
Drive Avg (This Event)	278.75 yds (Max 319.38)	GIR (This Event)	83.33%
FIR (This Event)	82.14%	Best Putting Rnd	26 putts

🎯 What's Next on the LPGA Tour?

The 2026 LPGA Tour moves to Las Vegas, Nevada next week for the 2026 Aramco Championship at Shadow Creek Golf Course. After a brief week off, the tour heads to Los Angeles and then on to Texas for the first major championship of the season. The question now is: can Hyo Joo Kim make it three in a row?

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who won the 2026 Ford Championship?
A. Hyo Joo Kim of South Korea won, shooting a 28-under-par 260 (61-69-61-69) at Whirlwind Golf Club in Phoenix, Arizona. She beat Nelly Korda by two shots.

Q2. What was the prize money for the 2026 Ford Championship?
A. The total purse was $2,250,000. Hyo Joo Kim took home the winner's share of $337,500.

Q3. Did Hyo Joo Kim set any records at the 2026 Ford Championship?
A. Yes — she set the LPGA Tour 54-hole scoring record with 25-under 191 after Round 3. She also became the first player in LPGA history to shoot two rounds of 61 or lower in the same event.

Q4. How many South Korean players finished in the Top 10?
A. Three — Hyo Joo Kim (1st), In Gee Chun (5th), and Ina Yoon (T6th). Ina Yoon also set a new career-best LPGA finish.

Q5. What is Nelly Korda's record in this event?
A. Korda finished runner-up for the second consecutive week, shooting a strong final-round 67 (-5). Her 26-under total of 262 was also her lowest 72-hole score on the LPGA Tour, but it wasn't enough against Kim's dominant performance.