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South Korean duo leads Dow Championship as Korda and Cowan struggle

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

South Korean duo leads Dow Championship as Korda and Cowan struggle

Summary

Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi are leading the Dow Championship after posting a 1-under 69 in the second round at Midland Country Club. The pair's strong performance places them at 10-under 200, one shot ahead of Gina Kim and Yana Wilson, who are at 9-under after recording a 70. Nelly Korda and Olivia Cowan faced difficulties, shooting 76 to fall six shots behind and currently sit tied for 13th. The team event sees only a few pairs breaking par amid challenging wind conditions. The final round will be crucial for Korda and Cowan's bid to catch up.

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By the Numbers

•Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi lead at 10-under.
•Nelly Korda and Olivia Cowan shot 76, six shots behind.
•Gina Kim and Yana Wilson are one shot back at 9-under.
•Strong winds affected play at Midland Country Club.
•Final round to determine the Championship outcome.

Latest Updates

3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Golf roundup: South Koreans take 1-stroke lead in Michigan team event
12:11 AMESPN Golf — Kim, Choi shoot 69, up 1 in LPGA team event
10:30 PMYahoo Sports — South Korean duo takes Dow Championship lead in LPGA team event as Korda and Cowan falter

What they're saying

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Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi handled a swirling wind Saturday and made enough birdies to be among only six teams who broke par, posting a 1-under 69 in foursomes to build a one-shot lead in the Dow Championship.
— Yahoo Sports

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Hye-Jin Choi and Hyo Joo Kim posted a steady 1-under-par 69 and vaulted past three duos to take a one-stroke lead in the Dow Championship.
— Yahoo Sports