Nelly Korda continues to impress at the AIG Women’s Open in St Andrews, taking a three-shot lead after firing a second consecutive 68 to sit at eight-under-par at the midway point of the tournament. The world No.1 had a bogey-free round on day two with back-to-back birdies on 17 and 18, followed by two more on the fifth and ninth holes to secure her spot at the top of the leaderboard. Defending champion Lilia Vu and Charley Hull are tied for second place at five-under-par after 36 holes, with Vu only dropping one shot on day two and Hull battling back after a tough start to finish on level par.
Hull reflected on her performance, noting that despite missing a few key putts early on in her round, she felt confident in her game and is only three shots behind the leader. China’s Ruoning Yin sits in fourth place after a level-par round, while six players are tied for fifth place at three-under-par, including South African duo Ashleigh Buhai and Casandra Alexander, Swedish amateur Louise Rydqvist, and Japan’s Mao Saigo. The cut fell at +4, with 82 players moving on to the weekend of the final major of the year.
Georgia Hall is tied for 10th place at two-under-par after a second round 71, sharing the spot with Surrey amateur Lottie Woad who fired a 70 to go with her opening 72. Among those who missed the cut were Scotland’s Catriona Matthew, who finished on +7 in her final Women’s Open, and 2023 European Solheim Cup players Madelene Sagstrom, Anna Nordqvist, Gemma Dryburgh, and Emily Pedersen. The competition is heating up as the players head into the weekend rounds at St Andrews, with Korda leading the pack but facing stiff competition from the rest of the field.
The tournament has been full of excitement and drama, with players like Hull showcasing their resilience and determination on the challenging course. Fans can expect more thrilling action in the remaining rounds as the top golfers battle it out for the coveted AIG Women’s Open title. The leaderboard is tightly packed with talented individuals vying for the top spot, setting the stage for an intense weekend of golf at one of the most prestigious events in women’s golf.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on Korda as she looks to maintain her lead and secure a victory at St Andrews. However, with players like Vu and Hull in close pursuit, the competition is far from over, and anything can happen in the unpredictable game of golf. Stay tuned for more updates and highlights from the AIG Women’s Open as the world’s best female golfers showcase their skills and battle for glory in one of the most prestigious events on the LPGA Tour.
