No.1 Korda charges into share of LPGA Mexico lead
Top-ranked Nelly Korda shot a five-under 67 to tie for the lead after the second round of the LPGA Riviera Maya Open in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. The American, fresh off her third major victory, remained bogey-free and capitalized on key holes to reach nine-under 135. She shares the lead with compatriot Brianna Do, while several players trail closely behind.
- ▪Nelly Korda fired a bogey-free 67 to reach nine-under 135 at the LPGA Riviera Maya Open.
- ▪Korda, the world number one, recently won the Chevron Championship for her third major title.
- ▪Brianna Do shares the lead with Korda, while Melanie Green and Minami Katsu are one and two strokes back, respectively.
- ▪Carlota Ciganda and Liu Yu are tied for fifth at seven-under 138.
- ▪The tournament is being held at El Camaleon Golf Course in Playa del Carmen, Mexico.
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