Nelly Korda Builds Six-Stroke Lead at Chevron Championship
World number two shoots 65 for second straight day to reach 14 under at women's major in Houston
Quick Look
- Nelly Korda continued her dominant start at the Chevron Championship, shooting a second consecutive seven-under 65 to build a six-shot lead at 14 under par.
- The American, aiming for her third major title and first defense of this event, carded five birdies on the back nine at Houston's Memorial Park Golf Course.
- Thailand's Patty Tavatanakit sits in second place at eight under.
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Why It Matters
The Chevron Championship is the first women's major of the year on the LPGA Tour. Nelly Korda won this event in 2024 and is currently the world number two ranked player.
Nelly Korda continued her fine start to the Chevron Championship as she built a commanding lead in the first women's major of the year. The world number two shot a seven-under-par 65 for the second straight day to claim a six-shot advantage after the second round at Houston's Memorial Park Golf Course. The American claimed five of her eight birdies on the back nine on Friday to reach 14 under, with Thailand's Patty Tavatanakit in second after firing a bogey-free 69. The 27-year-old Korda is aiming for her third major title and her first since winning this event in 2024. "I just feel really good," she said. "I'm hitting it in the spots that I want to, missing it into the spots that I want to."
Open Questions
- Will Korda hold on to win her third major title?
- Can any player mount a comeback against her six-stroke lead?
