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Yoon Dominates Women's PGA, Leads by Five
27 Jun
Summary
- Ina Yoon leads by five strokes after second round.
- Yoon shot a record 63 in the first round.
- Nelly Korda is tied for sixth, six shots off the lead.
Ina Yoon has significantly extended her lead at the Women's PGA Championship, establishing a five-stroke advantage after her second round performance. The South Korean golfer posted a three-under-par 69, bringing her total to 12 under and placing her in a dominant position.
This impressive display follows Yoon's record-setting first round where she carded a 63 at Hazeltine National Golf Club. The 23-year-old is now in contention for her first LPGA Tour victory.
Meanwhile, defending champion Nelly Korda, who is aiming for a third consecutive major title this year, improved her standing to tie for sixth place at six under par after a second-round 68. English golfers Charley Hull and Lottie Woad lost ground, moving back to two over and three over respectively.
Four other players are tied for second place, six shots behind the leader: Nasa Hataoka, Brooke Henderson, A Lin Kim, and Hae Ran Ryu. Ryu's 64 was the joint-best score of the day, while Henderson birdied her final three holes for a 68.
