South Korean duo leads Dow Championship as Korda and Cowan struggle
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
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.
- •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.
- 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
"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.
"Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi lead the Dow Championship after a challenging round Saturday.
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External links- ESPN GolfJun 14, 2026, 12:11 AMKim, Choi shoot 69, up 1 in LPGA team event
Hyo Joo Kim and Hye-Jin Choi lead the Dow Championship after a challenging round Saturday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 10:30 PMSouth Korean duo takes Dow Championship lead in LPGA team event as Korda and Cowan falter
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.
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