Nelly Korda shot a 67 on Friday to record the low score of the day during Round 2 of the 2026 U.S. Women's Open [1].
Korda's performance places her in a prime position to contend for the title as the tournament progresses at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California [2]. The low round underscores her current form and puts pressure on the rest of the field heading into the weekend.
The second round took place on June 5, 2026 [4]. While Korda led the scoring for the day, several other players remained competitive in the standings. Jennifer Kupcho finished the round as part of a six-player tie for third place [1].
Other notable performances included Maja Stark, who shot a 71 to place 24th [1]. Stark's round was highlighted by an eagle on the 17th hole [1]. The competitive field continues to navigate the challenging layout of the Los Angeles-area course.
NBC Sports released extended video highlights of the action to recap the standout performances of the day [3]. These highlights provide a detailed look at the technical execution, and course management required to navigate the Riviera Country Club greens.
As the tournament moves into the third round, the pairings and tee times have been set to determine who will challenge Korda for the lead [2]. The narrow margins between the top players suggest a tight race for the championship trophy.
“Nelly Korda shot a 67, the low round of the day”
Korda's ability to post the lowest score of the day in a major championship second round establishes her as the statistical favorite. With a dense cluster of players tied for third, the tournament remains open, but the momentum shift favors Korda as she enters the final stages of the competition at Riviera.
