Korda struggles at US Women's Open as Kim takes early lead
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 3:38 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
In the opening round of the US Women's Open at Riviera Country Club, Nelly Korda finished with a two-over 73, expressing surprise at her performance. Sei Young Kim set the early pace with a four-under 67, highlighted by birdies on the 10th and 11th holes. Korda, the world No. 1, started strong but fell back after consecutive bogeys. She plans to practice on the range to find her form ahead of the second round on Friday. Several players are close behind Kim, including Hyunjo Yoo, Ina Yoon, and Gaby Lopez.
- •Nelly Korda shoots a two-over 73 in Round 1.
- •Sei Young Kim leads with a four-under 67.
- •Korda plans to practice to improve her game.
- •Hyunjo Yoo and Ina Yoon trail Kim closely.
- •Second round coverage begins Friday at 7pm on Sky Sports.
- 4:27 AMESPN Golf — Korda powers to share of U.S. Women's Open lead
- 2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Top-ranked Korda shares US Women's Open lead with Kim Sei-young
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Korda fights back at US Women's Open
"World number one Nelly Korda roared back into contention at the US Women's Open, shooting a four-under par 67 in Friday's best round to sit just two strokes off the lead.Three-time major winner Korda, seeking her first US Open title, had been seven strokes off the lead overnight, but wasted no time closing the gap.
"World number one Nelly Korda birdied the last three holes in a four-under par 67 on Saturday to share the US Women's Open lead with Kim Sei-young going into the final round.Chun, who won the first of her three major titles at the 2015 US Women's Open, launched her round with an eagle at the first.
"Nelly Korda grabbed a share of the third-round lead at the U.S. Women's Open with three straight birdies to finish level with Sei Young Kim at 6-under 207.
Sources
External links- ESPN GolfJun 7, 2026, 4:27 AMKorda powers to share of U.S. Women's Open lead
Nelly Korda grabbed a share of the third-round lead at the U.S. Women's Open with three straight birdies to finish level with Sei Young Kim at 6-under 207.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 2:32 AMTop-ranked Korda shares US Women's Open lead with Kim Sei-young
World number one Nelly Korda birdied the last three holes in a four-under par 67 on Saturday to share the US Women's Open lead with Kim Sei-young going into the final round.Chun, who won the first of her three major titles at the 2015 US Women's Open, launched her round with an eagle at the first.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 2:04 AMKorda fights back at US Women's Open
World number one Nelly Korda roared back into contention at the US Women's Open, shooting a four-under par 67 in Friday's best round to sit just two strokes off the lead.Three-time major winner Korda, seeking her first US Open title, had been seven strokes off the lead overnight, but wasted no time closing the gap.
- Sky Sports—Korda off the pace as Kim takes early lead in US Women's Open
Nelly Korda admitted she was surprised how poorly she had played as she began her US Women's Open challenge with a two-over 73.
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