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Ina Yoon leads Women's PGA Championship by five strokes going into weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 1:23 AM

Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Ina Yoon leads Women's PGA Championship by five strokes going into weekend
Summary

Ina Yoon holds a five-shot lead after 36 holes at the Women's PGA Championship, shooting a total of 12 under par. Yoon, who recorded a nine-under-par 63 on Thursday, added a 69 on Friday to extend her advantage. Among her competitors is World No. 1 Nelly Korda, who trails by six shots following a 68. The tournament continues with the final rounds this weekend, marking a crucial moment in Yoon's LPGA career as she seeks her first major title. Korda, striving for her third consecutive major win, aims to overcome a rough start to maintain her competitive edge.

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By the Numbers
  • •Yoon leads the tournament at 12 under par after 36 holes.
  • •Korda, aiming for a third straight major, is six strokes back.
  • •The final rounds will be played over the weekend.
  • •Yoon is in her second year on the LPGA Tour.
Latest Updates
  • 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Leader's steep fall makes for a wide-open battle in final round of Women's PGA
  • 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Sound familiar? Leader takes sizable margin into major weekend, and Nelly Korda contending once again
What they're saying
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South Korean Ina Yoon has built a five-shot lead after 36 holes of the Women's PGA Championship, and among her pursuers is Nelly Korda after her satisfying bounceback

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Haeran Ryu overtook fellow South Korean Ina Yoon with a strong third round and has a chance to win her first major championship, with Nelly Korda four shots behind

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