Haeran Ryu has justified her favourite’s tag by leading after the second round of the AIG Women’s Open while Robyn Choi, six shots adrift, is the top Aussie.
Jeeno Thitikul holds a two-shot lead at the AIG Women’s Open, while a mostly disappointing day left Cassie Porter as the top Australian at one under, with Minjee Lee’s card blowing out on the back nine.
Haeran Ryu began her bid for a third straight major victory with a fantastic opening round at the AIG Women’s Open, upstaging playing partners Nelly Korda and Lydia Ko.
World No. 1 Nelly Korda has history within reach at the AIG Women’s British Open. A victory at Royal Lytham would complete the career Grand Slam and secure her place in the LPGA Hall of Fame, but first she must conquer the unique challenge of links golf.
Nelly Korda leads a world-class field at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open, with Australians Minjee Lee and Hannah Green among 19 major champions set to compete at Dundonald Links.
Haeran Ryu defeats Brooke Henderson in a playoff to win the Amundi Evian Championship, becoming the second player this season to win two majors after Nelly Korda. It’s her second major title in just 13 days.
Nelly Korda’s stellar 2026 season hit its first real snag in France. A rocky opening 74 proved too much to overcome despite a battling 69 the next day, as the World No. 1 missed the cut at the Amundi Evian Championship by a single shot. It’s a rare setback for Korda, who arrived in France chasing a third major of the year and continuing her push toward the career Grand Slam.
World No.1 Nelly Korda’s Hall of Fame push has stalled at the Amundi Evian Championship, opening with a three-over 74 and sitting 11 shots off the pace.
The LPGA needs and wants to capitalise on Korda’s star power and translate it into higher ratings and ticket sales and more. Which is why Monday was a good day for the tour.
It was American golf’s moment. And it most certainly should be a moment that shakes awake everyone in charge of the game at all levels of women’s golf.
At 27, Korda is the youngest American to win four majors since Mickey Wright in 1960. She also is the first woman since Inbee Park in 2013 to capture two majors in a season.
The outcome of her final putt was nearly a nightmare – but it turned into a moment that Nelly Korda will be able to laugh about for the rest of her career.
Nelly Korda arrived at the US Women’s Open at Riviera wearing a standout number 13 jersey, explaining its personal meaning as she continues her strong season and chase for another major title.
Who should be on your radar for the year’s second women’s major? Here are 10 players we’ll be watching, appearing in their order on the Rolex Women’s Rankings, from lowest to highest.
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