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.
- 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.
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