Nelly Korda secures six-shot lead at Chevron Championship after mindset and putting changes
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Updated · GOLF.com · Apr 24
Nelly Korda secures six-shot lead at Chevron Championship after mindset and putting changes
14 articles · Updated · GOLF.com · Apr 24
Korda posted a 14-under total after two rounds at Memorial Park, holding a six-shot lead over Patty Tavatanakit, with Ryann O’Toole and amateur Farah O’Keefe seven shots back.
Her 36-hole score is the lowest of her major career and ties the largest 36-hole lead at an LPGA major since 1980. Korda credits a new mindset and work with putting coach David Angelotti for her performance.
Heavy rain earlier in the week made the course play longer, favoring Korda’s strengths. The Chevron Championship is the LPGA’s first major of 2026, with several notable players missing the cut after two rounds.
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