Nelly Korda shares the lead heading into the final round of the 2026 U.S. Women's Open after Saturday's play [1].
This positioning places Korda in a prime spot to secure one of golf's most prestigious titles. The tournament serves as a critical benchmark for the world's top female golfers, with the final round determining who claims the championship trophy at a historic venue.
The action took place at the Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California [1]. Korda posted a 4-under 67 during the third round on June 6 [2]. This performance allowed her to tie for the lead with Sei Young Kim as the field prepared for the closing stage of the competition [1].
This year's event marks the 81st edition of the U.S. Women’s Open [3]. The tournament has seen a high level of competition across the first three rounds, with the course layout at Riviera providing a significant test of skill, and precision for the participants.
Highlighted footage of the third round shows the critical putts and drives that shaped the current leaderboard [4]. The tension increased as the leaders fought to maintain their positions through the final holes of the day.
The fourth and final round is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, 2026 [5]. Tee times and pairings for the final day have been set, ensuring that the co-leaders will be the focal point of the closing action at the California club.
“Nelly Korda shot a 4-under 67 in the third round”
The co-leadership between Korda and Kim sets up a high-stakes final round that will likely be decided by a few strokes. Because Korda is entering the final day with momentum from a strong 67, the pressure shifts to her competitors to match her consistency on a demanding course like Riviera.
