Nelly Korda produced another dominant display at The Chevron Championship, firing a 7-under 65 to build a commanding six-shot lead at 14-under after 36 holes. Showing exceptional control, even her misses were strategic, with just one bogey all week. Her closing stretch featured precise iron play and multiple birdie chances, underlining her near-flawless form.
Korda credited her calm mindset, embracing mistakes without tension, as key to her consistency. Behind her, Patty Tavatanakit shot 69, while Ina Yoon, Ryan O’Toole and amateur Farah O’Keefe trailed further back. O’Keefe impressed with steady play and resilience, unfazed by Korda’s lead.
Korda’s smart course management stood out, avoiding risky pins and favouring safe targets to secure pars when needed. Her 130 total marks her best-ever 36-hole score in a major and one of the lowest in LPGA history. With confidence, power and precision, she looks firmly on course for another major title heading into the weekend.