The final major of the LPGA season began with Nelly Korda’s 27 th birthday. The World No. 1 celebrated on Monday with her caddie, coach and a good friend who came to Wales from London. She also got her first glimpse of Royal Porthcawl.

Lottie Woad has taken the golf world by storm, winning in her pro debut last week. Now, ahead of the year's final major, Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko have high praise for the 21-year-old.

New LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler, who has officially been on the job for just nine days, saw an opportunity to put the newest superstar on his tour into an international spotlight in the final round. Earlier this month, Woad captured the Ladies European Tour’s KPMG Women’s Irish Open by six shots while still playing as an amateur.

World No. 1 Nelly Korda is back in the mix at an LPGA Tour tournament, trailing the tour's newest phenom, Lottie Woad, by two shots.

Nelly Korda mounted a Sunday charge up the leaderboard early on the final day of the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open, only to see the hot putter that propelled her there let her down midway through the day.

Lottie Woad, arguably one of the sport's hottest players. edged the world No. 1 for the 36-hole lead in her home country.

It's been a remarkable stretch for Lottie Woad, who became the first LPGA player to graduate from the LEAP program and earn her card.

Lottie Woad of England is the 36-hole lead over Nelly Korda in her professional debut. Woad played bogey-free in the Women's Scottish Open for a 66.

World No. 1 women’s golfer Nelly Korda talks about staying grounded on the LPGA Tour, showcasing her personality on the golf course, and what keeps her balanced as a professional athlete.

World No. 1 Nelly Korda isn't particularly interested about an eventual Women's Masters. In her opinion, there are other things the LPGA should focus on.