Nelly Korda Fires 67 to Share U.S. Women's Open Lead as Shoe Switch Sparks Turnaround
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Updated · Los Angeles Times · Jun 7
Nelly Korda Fires 67 to Share U.S. Women's Open Lead as Shoe Switch Sparks Turnaround
3 articles · Updated · Los Angeles Times · Jun 7
Summary
Korda shot a second straight 4-under 67 on Saturday, closing with three straight birdies to join Sei Young Kim atop the U.S. Women’s Open leaderboard entering Sunday.
A mid-tournament shoe change helped fuel the surge after Korda opened with a 73; she said a broader mindset shift let her stop chasing perfection and play through trouble.
The world No. 1 is now one round from her first U.S. Women’s Open title and will play in the final group at a major for the fourth time, matching the most by any player in the past decade.
Riviera’s leaderboard remains crowded with major winners: Jennifer Kupcho and Chun are also near the top, while Gaby Lopez sits two shots back seeking her first major.