With a win at the AIG Women’s Open, Anna Nordqvist claimed the LPGA’s final major trophy up for grabs in 2021. The Swede joined Patty Tavatanakit (ANA Inspiration), Yuka Saso (U.S. Women’s Open), Nelly Korda (Women’s PGA Championship) and Minjee Lee (Evian Championship) as the year’s major champions.
Here’s a look-back at the 2021 LPGA Tour season’s five major champs, including scores, stats, and photos.
Patty Tavatanakit Wins 2021 ANA Inspiration
Storyline: A new star is born: Tavatanakit became the sixth player in tour history to earn her first career victory at a major. Recap
2021 ANA Inspiration
Dates: April 1-4, 2021
Where: Rancho Mirage, Ca.
Course: Mission Hills CC (Dinah Shore)
Distance: Par 72, 6763 yards
Champion: Patty Tavatanakit
Age: 21
Nationality Thailand
Height: 5′ 5″
Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Winnings: $465,000
Scores: 66, 69, 67, 68
Driving: 323 yards
Fairways: 37/56, 66.1%
Greens: 61/72, 84.7%
Scoring: 2 Eagles, 18 Birdies, 48 Pars, 4 Bogeys
ANA Inspiration: Top 5
Pos-Player-To Par (Final Rd)
1. Patty Tavatanakit -18 (-4)
2. Lydia Ko -16 (-10)
3. Sei Young Kim -11 (-6)
3. Nelly Korda -11 (-6)
3. Nanna Koerstz Madsen -11 (-6)
3. Shanshan Feng -11 (-3)
Yuka Saso Claims Playoff Win at U.S. Women’s Open
Storyline: 19-year-old phenom becomes the first major champion, male or female, from the Philippines. Recap
2021 U.S. Women’s Open
Dates: June 3-6, 2021
Where: San Francisco, Calif.
Course: The Olympic Club (Lake)
Distance: Par 71, 6546 yards
Champion: Yuka Saso
Age: 19
Nationality Philippines
Height: 5′ 5″
Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Winnings: $1,000,000
Scores: 69, 67, 71, 73
Driving: 250.0 yards
Fairways: 33/56, 58.9%
Greens: 47/72, 65.3%
Scoring: 17 Birdies, 44 Pars, 9 Bogeys, 2 Doubles
2021 U.S. Open: Top 5
Pos-Player-To Par (Final Rd)
1. Yuka Saso -4 (+1)
2. Nasa Hataoka -4 (-4)
3. Lexi Thompson -3 (+3)
4. Megan Khang -2 (-2)
4. Shanshan Feng -2 (-1)
Nelly Korda Wins First Major at KPMG Women’s PGA
Storyline: With back-to-back wins, and her first major, the American star moves to world No. 1. Recap
2021 KPMG Women’s PGA
Dates: June 24-27, 2021
Where: John’s Creek, Ga.
Course: Atlanta Athletic Club
Distance: Par 72, 6831 yards
Champion: Nelly Korda
Age: 23
Nationality: American
Height: 5′ 10″
Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1
Winnings: $675,000
Scores: 70, 63, 68, 68
Driving: 268.0 yards
Fairways: 35/56 64.2%
Greens: 61/72, 84.7%
Scoring: 2 Eagles, 20 Birdies, 46 Pars, 3 Bogeys, 1 Double
KPMG Women’s PGA: Top 5
Pos-Player-To Par (Final Rd)
1. Nelly Korda -19 (-4)
2. Lizette Salas -16 (-6)
3. Hyo Joo Kim -10 (-4)
3. Giulia Molinaro -10 (E)
5. Danielle Kang -8 (-5)
5. Patty Tavatanakit -8 (+2)
Minjee Lee Wins First Major With Historic Comeback at Evian Championship
Storyline: Overcame a record-tying seven-stroke deficit to claim her maiden major title. Recap
The 2021 Evian Championship
Dates: July 22-25, 2021
Where: Evian-Les-Bains, France
Course: Evian Resort Golf Club
Distance: Par 71, 6523 yards
Champion: Minjee Lee
Age: 25
Nationality: Australia
Height: 5′ 5″
Golf Ball: Srixon Z Star
Winnings: $675,000
Scores: 68, 69, 65, 64
Driving: 258.0 yards
Fairways: 38/52, 73.1%
Greens: 51/72, 71.3%
Scoring: 2 Eagles, 23 Birdies, 38 Pars, 9 Bogeys
Evian Championship: Top 5
Pos-Player-To Par (Final Rd)
1. Minjee Lee -18 (-7)
2. Jeongeun Lee6 -18 (E)
3. Yealimi Noh -17 (-4)
4. Ayaka Furue -15 (-4)
5. Atthaya Thitikul -15 (-7)
Anna Nordqvist Wins Third Career Major at AIG Women’s Open
Storyline: Swede wins first tour trophy since 2017, and third major in a third decade. Recap
The 2021 AIG Women’s Open
Dates: Aug. 19-22, 2021
Where: Carnoustie, Scotland
Course: Carnoustie Golf Links
Distance: Par 71, 6649yards
Champion: Anna Nordqvist
Age: 34
Nationality: Sweden
Height: 6′
Golf Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
Winnings: $870,000
Scores: 71, 71, 65, 69
Driving: 258.0 yards
Fairways: 42/60, 70.0%
Greens: 57/72, 79.2%
Scoring: 18 Birdies, 48 Pars, 6 Bogeys
AIG Women’s Open: Top 5
Pos-Player-To Par (Final Rd)
1. Anna Nordqvist -12 (-3)
2. Georgia Hall -11 (-5)
2. Madelene Sagstrom -11 (-4)
2. Lizette Salas -11 (-3)
5. Minjee Lee -10 (E)
5. Nanna Koerstz Madsen -10 (-1)
