Jeeno, Nelly, Charley: The LPGA's New Big 3 Is Exactly What We Need

While the golf world was (rightfully) consumed by Anthony Kim's triumphant win in Australia and Collin Morikawa's emotional feat at Pebble—another beloved figure in our sport also rallied their way to victory.

Charley Hull picked up her eighth career title at the PIF Saudi Ladies International. This was her fifth title on the LET, and she has three on the LPGA, but most importantly, with this win, she is now the third best player in the world.

It's no secret that the modern day faces of women's golf are led by Jeeno Thitikul, Nelly Korda, and Hull. By nature, the No. 1 ranking comes with added eyes, but Thitikul has consistently been the best golfer on the LPGA Tour since August of 2024. Her impeccable shot making and accuracy will leave you awestruck, and her cheery disposition is just the cherry on top.

Nelly Korda, the top ranked American, has piqued the interest of golf fans since she was just a teen. Alongside her big sister Jess, the 27-year-old has paved her own path as one of the most decorated golfers of her generation, as well as being one of the most talked about and followed. With over a million followers on Instagram, Korda is by far golf's "it girl".

And then there's the ever-charming and candid Hull who captured the world's heart by being too cool for school, ripping darts on the golf course and hitting bombs. Men and women alike adore the British golfer because truthfully, she's as real as they come. She's always putting her truest thoughts out there and doesn't hold back. Her personality shines, and her golf game has all the skills necessary to be an all-time great—and now the win totals are beginning to reflect that, too.

It's the perfect storm of these players hitting their stride at the right time. The big three are also now the top three. It's quite literally the best case scenario playing out in front us—so now what?

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Well there's the obvious, neither Thitikul nor Hull have secured their first majors. In their highly decorated careers, that maiden major is the one thing keeping them from graduating to the next tier or caliber. Is this the year they can get it done? I'll be the consistent storyline that will follow each of them until it happens. Both players have come close, but never quite able to cross the finish line.

When I spoke to Hull at the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions, she told me that winning a major, especially at AIG, is the big goal. She came up just short last year at Royal Porthcawl in Wales, finishing up runner up to Miyu Yamashita. Will this year be her redemption arc? Only time will tell. But an early season win certainly doesn't hurt.

As for Korda, her 2026 is already off to a better start than last season. We were all a bit surprised to see the world No. 2 go winless in 2025, but she made a quick course-correction at TOC, despite it being overshadowed by a little drama.

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With 16-career wins, Korda now is within striking distance of that coveted Hall of Fame bid, which will certainly become a bigger topic of conversation if she snags multiple wins this year.

What remains important to the success of these three and the Tour, is how much and how often can they win. The more we see their names and faces is key.

After a short break, the LPGA returns to action in Asia, where Thitikul will tee it up in her home country Thailand. She headlines the field that has some star power including herself and big names like Lydia Ko and Brooke Henderson, but notably Hull isn't playing and Korda won't make her competitive return until the end of March.

Whether if you agree with the decision of Korda's extended break not doesn't matter, but what does matter is how much fans and the general public are seeing the top players. Out of sight, out of mind is a real issue for women's golf and with this kind of star power in these three players, who each have their own unique natural charisma and appeal, finding newer avenues to get them seen needs to be considered...and fast.

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