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The start of the LPGA season had so much potential, but atypical freezing weather in Florida on Sunday saw tournament officials make the decision to cancel the final round of the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Orlando.<\/p>\n
RELATED: Freezing Florida temperatures force big changes to final day of LPGA season opener<\/a><\/p>\n Nelly Korda shot a third-round 64 and was in the lead by three shots, but eight players did not finish the third round at Lake Nona Golf & Country Club where chilly temperatures and dangerous winds quickly came into the area. When those eight finally finished on Sunday afternoon, Florida time, Korda remained on top and collected her 16th LPGA title and her first since The Annika tournament in November 2024.<\/p>\n The day started with lows of -4 degrees Celsius and winds whipping up to 25 kilometres per hour. The start of the final round kept being pushed back until officials believed the conditions could be played in a proper environment, but eventually, with it only just barely breaking 4 degrees, it was clear the final round could not be completed on Sunday. The forecast for Monday called for more temperatures below freezing.<\/p>\n \u201cBased on conversations between the rules officials, tournament staff, partners and the grounds team, the decision has been made to reduce the 2026 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions to a 54-hole event,\u201d a statement from the LPGA said.<\/p>\n \u201cThe weather and temperature for tomorrow is forecasted to be the same as this morning, which will likely create similar conditions and prevent us from completing 72 holes.\u201d<\/p>\n