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 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.
- •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.
- 1:23 AMYahoo Sports — Sound familiar? Leader takes sizable margin into major weekend, and Nelly Korda contending once again
"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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