Nelly Korda starts Women's PGA Championship with 2-under 70
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 12:57 AM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Nelly Korda shot a 2-under 70 to begin the Women's PGA Championship on Thursday at Hazeltine National Golf Club. Korda interacted with fans, including young supporters wearing jerseys bearing her name, which she described as a delightful surprise. Despite experiencing a double-bogey on the 16th hole, Korda had strong moments, including a five-hole stretch where she was 3-under. She is currently seven strokes behind tournament leader Ina Yoon, who fired a record-tying 63. After a mixed round, Korda remains positive about her position going into the next day.
- •Korda tied for 19th after the first round.
- •She had a notable five-hole stretch, scoring 3-under.
- •Her double-bogey came from a penalty stroke on the 16th hole.
- •Ina Yoon leads the tournament with a score of 63.
- 12:57 AMYahoo Sports — Nelly Korda soaks up fan support and shrugs off late mistake, after 2-under 70 to start Women's PGA
"Nelly Korda traded high-fives with a gaggle of young girls as she walked to the first tee to begin the Women's PGA Championship. Korda later realized the extent of her support when she spotted her name on the back of the customized USA soccer-style jerseys above her favorite number, 13. “It was a cute surprise after a few holes when I noticed them,” said Korda, who shot a 2-under 70 in the first round Thursday at Hazeltine National Golf Club.
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