Los Angeles (United States) (AFP) – World number one Nelly Korda birdied the last three holes in a four-under par 67 on Saturday to share the US Women's Open lead with Kim Sei-young going into the final round.
Issued on: 07/06/2026 - 04:34
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Korda, who was seven shots off the pace after a two-over opening round on Thursday, notched her second straight 67 for a six-under total of 207, putting herself in position to strike for a second straight major title this year after her triumph at the Chevron Championship in April.She was joined on six-under by South Korean Kim, who carded a three-under 68 at Riviera Country Club, the iconic Pacific Palisades course that will host the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics golf competition."It's always amazing to be in this position," Korda said of the chance to challenge for a third career major title.The American kick-started her round with a chip-in birdie at the third hole and rolled in an 18-footer at the sixth. She gave a shot back with a bogey at the eighth, but powered home with birdies at 16, 17 and 18.
South Korean Kim Sei-young has a share of the third-round lead in the US Women's Open at Riviera Country Club © Ryan Sirius Sun / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP
