Nelly Korda Breaks Through at U.S. Women’s Open with Stellar Round
World No. 1 Nelly Korda put her previous struggles at the U.S. Women’s Open behind her with an impressive 5-under 67 on Friday at Erin Hills. After starting the tournament with an even-par 72, she surged up the leaderboard, climbing 29 spots to sit comfortably inside the top five heading into the weekend. Her round featured five birdies, including three consecutive gains on holes 4, 5, and 7, demonstrating a newfound rhythm in a tournament where she’s historically faced challenges.