Korda shares lead with Kim at US Women’s Open; Hull fires 65
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World number one Nelly Korda carded a four-under-par 67 to move into a share of the lead after the third round of the US Women’s Open, according to a BBC News report. Korda sank three of her five birdies on the final three holes at Riviera Country Club in California, moving to six under par with one bogey. South Korea’s Sei-Young Kim joined Korda at the top after posting a 68 that included five birdies and two bogeys. England’s Charley Hull shot the best round of the day, a 65 with seven birdies and one bogey, leaving her three strokes off the lead. Hull said she likes chasing because she finds it more fun and can play freely. First-round leader Jennifer Kupcho is one shot off the lead on five under, alongside In-Gee Chun, after both shot 69s in the third round.
What’s reported
Nelly Korda and Sei-Young Kim share the lead at six under par after the third round.
Korda shot a four-under-par 67 with five birdies and one bogey.
Kim posted a 68 with five birdies and two bogeys.
Charley Hull shot the best round of the day, a 65 with seven birdies and one bogey, and is three off the lead.
Hull stated, “I kind of like chasing. I just find it more fun and I can then be free and then just play golf how I want to play golf.”
Jennifer Kupcho and In-Gee Chun are one shot off the lead at five under after both shot 69s.
Korda won the first major of the year, the Chevron Championship, in April.
Korda is aiming to win the US Women’s Open for the first time in her 12th attempt after finishing as joint runner-up in 2025.
Key figures
Nelly Korda (American golfer, world number one)
Sei-Young Kim (South Korean golfer)
Charley Hull (English golfer)
Jennifer Kupcho (American golfer)
In-Gee Chun (South Korean golfer)
Sources: BBC News
