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Korda Rallies to Share Lead at Mayakoba Open
2 May
Summary
- Nelly Korda tied for the 36-hole lead at the LPGA Mayakoba Open.
- She recently won her third major and regained the No. 1 ranking.
- Brianna Do, ranked 345th, shares the lead after a late bogey.
Nelly Korda, the current World No. 1 golfer, is contending for another LPGA title at the Mayakoba Open. Korda achieved a share of the 36-hole lead following a second-round 5-under-par 67 at El Camaleon Golf Course in Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This strong performance comes shortly after her third major championship victory and regaining the top spot in world rankings.
Korda sits tied at 9-under-par 135 with Brianna Do. Do, who had led after the first round, surrendered her sole lead with a bogey on the par-4 ninth hole, her final hole of the day. She finished at 8-under par, one shot behind Korda.
Do, a 36-year-old veteran, has had a single top-10 finish in her career prior to this event. She expressed a mix of nerves and acceptance about contending for the lead. Meanwhile, Melanie Green is in third place at 8-under, and Minami Katsu is fourth at 7-under.
Several other notable players are within striking distance. Gaby Lopez of Mexico is tied for seventh place at 5-under. Lopez expressed excitement about playing in her home country and alongside Korda, despite a challenging round off the tee.
