Nelly Korda shares U.S. Women's Open lead after strong round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 4:45 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Nelly Korda completed her third round at the U.S. Women’s Open with a four-under 67 at Riviera Country Club, moving into a tie for the lead at six under. Korda's round included three consecutive birdies, putting her in contention to win her first U.S. Women’s Open. She is tied with fellow major champion Sei Young Kim, who shot a three-under 68. Korda aims to become the youngest American to win four major championships, a feat last achieved by Mickey Wright in 1960. Other players close to the lead include In Gee Chun and Jennifer Kupcho, both one stroke back, contributing to a competitive leaderboard with 13 players within four shots of the lead.
- •Korda shares the lead at six under with Sei Young Kim.
- •Korda has won three times this season, including another major.
- •Thirteen players are within four shots of the lead.
- •In Gee Chun and Jennifer Kupcho are one shot back.
- •Korda aims for her first U.S. Women’s Open title.
- 4:45 AMYahoo Sports — If she wins U.S. Women's Open, Nelly Korda will match one of the greatest achievements in American golf history
"A victory by Nelly Korda in the U.S. Women's Open would make her the first Amerixan since Mickey Wright in 1960 to own four major titles
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