Nelly Korda moves within six shots at AIG Women's Open
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 4:50 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Nelly Korda shot a 3-under 68 on Day 2 of the AIG Women's British Open, moving to 1 under for the tournament in Lytham St. Annes, England. Korda's six birdies cut her deficit to six shots behind leader Haeran Ryu. Ryu, seeking her third consecutive major title, has maintained strong performance, hitting 84.2 percent of greens in regulation over her last 13 rounds. Korda noted the unpredictable nature of golf and aims to maintain her positive attitude over the weekend. Several competitors, including Jeeno Thitikul and Lydia Ko, are also in contention.
- •Korda sits at 1 under, six shots behind Ryu.
- •Ryu has won the past two majors this season.
- •Korda aims to replicate her strong play from earlier rounds.
- •Thitikul, Woad, and Hull are key challengers in contention.
- •Korda previously rallied after a poor opening round this season.
- 4:50 PMYahoo Sports — Nelly Korda finishes strong at AIG Women's Open in bid for another major win, LPGA Hall of Fame
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Nelly Korda climbs leaderboard with 68 in AIG Women's Open Round 2
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Nelly Korda zooms up AIG Women's Open leaderboard to get within 6 of lead
"Nelly Korda bounced back with a strong Round 2 score to move up the leaderboard at the 2026 AIG Women's Open. Here's how the world No. 1 did it:
"According to stats guru Justin Ray, 24 of the last 25 LPGA major winners have been within five shots of the lead after 36 holes.
"The top-ranked player rebounded with a 68 in the final round of AIG Women's Open.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 4:50 PMNelly Korda finishes strong at AIG Women's Open in bid for another major win, LPGA Hall of Fame
The top-ranked player rebounded with a 68 in the final round of AIG Women's Open.
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 8:46 PMNelly Korda climbs leaderboard with 68 in AIG Women's Open Round 2
Nelly Korda bounced back with a strong Round 2 score to move up the leaderboard at the 2026 AIG Women's Open. Here's how the world No. 1 did it:
- Yahoo SportsJul 31, 2026, 7:22 PMNelly Korda zooms up AIG Women's Open leaderboard to get within 6 of lead
According to stats guru Justin Ray, 24 of the last 25 LPGA major winners have been within five shots of the lead after 36 holes.
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