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Nelly Korda Taps in for Eagle and a 67 to Build a 3-Shot Lead in Mexico
On Friday, top-ranked Nelly Korda and Brianna Do shared the lead at 9-under 135 in the LPGA Riviera Maya Open at Mayakoba, Mexico, with Korda firing a bogey-free 67.
Korda enters this tournament following a wire-to-wire victory at The Chevron Championship last week, marking her second win this year and third career major.
Minami Katsu of Japan sits two shots behind the leaders at 137, while Gaby Lopez of Mexico trails by four. Early starters battled stronger wind along the Caribbean Sea.
Do, the 36-year-old American, carded a 69 despite not making birdie on par 5s. She reflected, "I don't think you're ever very comfortable being in contention and leading, and so I" will accept the position.
El Camaleon, which previously hosted PGA Tour and LIV Golf events, demands precision. Korda summarizes the strategy: "Drive it straight, hit it close and make putts.