Sei Young Kim impressively extends her lead to five shots with a stunning eagle on the 17th hole, showcasing her dominance in the tournament. Her precise play and calm under pressure put her in a strong position as the competition heats up.
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Yealimi Noh has made a significant move in the tournament standings with a crucial birdie at the 17th hole, propelling her into a tie for second place. This pivotal moment demonstrates her strong form and determination as the competition intensifies.
Yealimi Noh is making a late move up the leaderboard at the LPGA tournament, showing impressive skill and determination in the final rounds. Her recent performance has caught the attention of golf fans and analysts alike, as she climbs steadily with solid shots and strategic play.
Sei Young Kim showcased her exceptional skill with a near hole-in-one on the 12th hole, further extending her lead in the tournament. This remarkable shot highlights her precision and calm under pressure, setting the tone for the remainder of the round.
Sei Young Kim takes a commanding solo lead at 18-under par after a crucial birdie on the eighth hole during Moving Day at the LPGA tournament.
Nasa Hataoka delivers a stunning long birdie, narrowing the gap to the leader by three strokes in a thrilling moment at the LPGA event. Her precise shot under pressure highlights her skill and determination on the course.
Rio Takeda started her round with an impressive birdie on the first hole, setting a strong tone for Moving Day at the LPGA tournament. Her confident play early in the round highlights her potential to climb the leaderboard as the competition intensifies.
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Just a few weeks ago, Korda seemed nearly unbeatable. Four consecutive victories at the start of the 2025 season left little doubt that this year could be hers. But following an early exit at the Mizuho Americas Open and a missed opportunity at the U.S. Women’s Open in Erin Hills, the American superstar appears to have lost some momentum. Now, the third Major of the year awaits — and Korda is not at full strength.
On Tuesday, she had to skip the traditional Champions Dinner due to an acute neck cramp. “I’ve been playing in constant pain,” she told the media. While regular physical therapy is helping, she admitted she’s still not completely pain-free.
Fighting despite injury: Korda remains a top candidate
Despite her physical issues, Korda remains one of the favorites. With 15 LPGA Tour titles, an Olympic gold medal, and a Major win at the PGA Championship in 2021, the 26-year-old brings both talent and experience to the field. While she hasn’t won in 2025 yet, she has recorded four Top 10 finishes in nine starts, and she continues to hold the No. 1 spot in the world rankings.
“It just makes you hungrier,” Korda said of her Open heartache. “For me, I hate making mistakes; obviously I love winning. You don’t get to win often, but there’s nothing like it being in contention, so I think that’s kind of what makes me hungrier to come back and to work harder and put myself into that position.”
Reflecting on her runner-up finish at the U.S. Women’s Open, she added: “I was in the hunt, I was right there. That’s a good thing. You can look at it negatively, but a few weeks later, I can also use it as motivation. Hopefully, it makes me hungrier.”
Statistically, Korda was among the best at the U.S. Open in both Strokes Gained: Off the Tee and Approach. It was mainly her putting that kept her from lifting the trophy.
Another positive: Her older sister Jessica Korda is returning to competition after a long injury break. In tough moments, that family support seems especially meaningful.
Heat and Competition Add to the Challenge
In addition to her physical struggles, extreme heat will be a major factor at Sahalee Country Club, with temperatures expected to reach around 35°C during the tournament days — making both endurance and course strategy crucial.
The field is stacked, too: Lydia Ko, Brooke Henderson, Minjee Lee, Rose Zhang, and Sweden’s Maja Stark — whom Korda narrowly beat at the U.S. Open — are all heading into the Major with title ambitions. Revenge could be on the cards.