Nelly Korda shares lead after strong finish at U.S. Women's Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 1:14 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Nelly Korda finished a strong third round at the U.S. Women's Open, closing with three consecutive birdies to shoot 4-under 67. She entered the clubhouse tied for the lead at 6 under with In Gee Chun, who has completed 14 holes. Korda's steady performance came after a challenging start to the tournament, where she shot 2-over 73 in the first round. Her current form follows a year of ups and downs but includes a recent victory at The Chevron Championship. The final round promises high stakes as Korda looks to capture her first U.S. Women’s Open title.
- •Korda shot back-to-back 4-under 67 rounds
- •Tied for the lead at 6 under with In Gee Chun
- •Closed with three straight birdies in the third round
- •Has won The Chevron Championship earlier this season
- •Seeks first U.S. Women's Open title
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Nelly Korda birdies final three holes, holds clubhouse lead at U.S. Women's Open
"Nelly Korda entered the clubhouse Saturday at the U.S. Women's Open in a share of the lead.
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