Nelly Korda has taken a significant step towards claiming her third major title, setting a new 36-hole scoring record at the Chevron Championship. The world's second-ranked player carded a second consecutive 65 to extend her lead to six strokes heading into the weekend. With a total of 14 under, Korda is ahead of the field, with no other player shooting better than 67 in the first two days.
Her impressive performance includes birdies on her final two holes and only one bogey throughout her opening two rounds at Memorial Park in Houston. This achievement marks the lowest 36-hole score in her major career and the third-best in LPGA majors. Korda's six-shot lead ties the largest 36-hole lead at an LPGA major championship since 1980.
'I'm comfortable with my game,' Korda stated, highlighting her mindset and ability to bounce back from mistakes. The Chevron Championship leaderboard shows Korda holding a significant lead over Patty Tavatanakit, who is alone in second place at eight under. Other notable players, including Ina Yoon, Ryan O'Toole, and Farah O'Keefe, are tied for third, one stroke behind Tavatanakit. Meanwhile, World No 1 Jeeno Thitikul and LPGA rookie Mimi Rhodes failed to make the cut, while English hopefuls Charlie Hull and Lottie Woad have secured their spots for the weekend.