Nelly Korda tied for sixth at Women's PGA Championship heading into final round
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:39 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Nelly Korda is in a tie for sixth place at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Hazeltine, with a total score of 7 under after shooting 71 on Saturday. She will enter the final round four shots behind leader Haeran Ryu, who recorded a score of 68. Korda, a four-time major champion, faces the challenge of chasing a win from behind, unlike her previous major victories where she held the lead. A victory would also make her one of only three women to win the first three majors in a season. Korda has displayed a strong drive, hitting 357 yards on the 18th hole during her third round.
- •Korda is tied for sixth at 7 under through 54 holes.
- •Leader Haeran Ryu is at 11 under, with Brooke M. Henderson at 10 under.
- •Korda has never won a major after trailing entering the final round.
- •A win would advance Korda toward LPGA Hall of Fame qualifications.
- 5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Women’s PGA Championship live: Nelly Korda chases third straight major
- 3:20 AMYahoo Sports — Nelly Korda's chance at history still alive at KPMG Women's PGA
- 9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Nelly Korda tied for sixth at Women's PGA Championship through 54 holes
"Nelly Korda has never had to come from so far behind to win a major. Sunday, she'll be chasing for a win and history at the Women's PGA Championship.
"Nelly Korda is tied for sixth at the 2026 Women's PGA Championship as she chases a historic third major title entering Championship Sunday:
"Nelly Korda was unhappy with her putting Saturday but is still in contention to win the KPMG Women's PGA Championship come Sunday.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 5:40 PMWomen’s PGA Championship live: Nelly Korda chases third straight major
Nelly Korda is tied for sixth at the 2026 Women's PGA Championship as she chases a historic third major title entering Championship Sunday:
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 3:20 AMNelly Korda's chance at history still alive at KPMG Women's PGA
Nelly Korda was unhappy with her putting Saturday but is still in contention to win the KPMG Women's PGA Championship come Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 9:39 PMNelly Korda tied for sixth at Women's PGA Championship through 54 holes
Nelly Korda has never had to come from so far behind to win a major. Sunday, she'll be chasing for a win and history at the Women's PGA Championship.
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