Nelly Korda climbs leaderboard in U.S. Women's Open after sister's advice
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 3:39 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Nelly Korda improved her standing in the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club, shooting a four-under 67 in the second round. After struggling to find her rhythm in the first round, Korda sought advice from her sister, Jessica Korda, leading to crucial swing adjustments. Korda is now tied for ninth, just two shots behind co-leaders Alison Lee and Ruoning Yin. With strong ball-striking and solid putting, Korda aims to build on her momentum, having finished in the top 10 in all her events this year. She previously tied for second in last year’s tournament, highlighting her consistent performance in major events.
- •Korda shot a four-under 67, tied for ninth
- •Struggled in the first round with a two-over 73
- •Adjusted her grip on advice from sister Jessica
- •Tied for second last year in the U.S. Women's Open
- •Has three wins this year and top 10 finishes in all events
- 3:39 AMYahoo Sports — Some Big Sister grip advice led to Nelly Korda climbing into U.S. Women's Open mix
"Struggling with some key shots, Nelly Korda got advice from her big sister Jessica that led to a strong second round in the U.S. Women's Open
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