In order to hoist the trophy, Korda will need to stay in contention in the third round and finish in the red on Sunday. In 2023, she shot a final-round 80. In 2022, she shot a 73 and finished tied for eighth and in 2018, she shot a final-round 73 and finished tied for 10th. There’s some work to do, and maybe a few demons to overcome

For world No. 1 Nelly Korda, a nap might be in order after a stout 5-under 67 put her in solo second midway through the 80 th U.S. Women’s Open. Mao Saigo, winner of the year’s first major, paces the field at 8 under after a second-round 66,