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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 tied for sixth at Women's PGA Championship heading into final round

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

Latest Updates

5:40 PMYahoo Sports — Women’s PGA Championship live: Nelly Korda chases third straight major
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9:39 PMYahoo Sports — Nelly Korda tied for sixth at Women's PGA Championship through 54 holes

What they're saying

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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.
— Yahoo Sports

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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 Sports