Nelly Korda's bid for an unprecedented three-peat in majors has hit a roadblock – she finds herself six shots behind South Korean trailblazer Ina Yoon at the midway point of the Women's PGA Championship. The world number one, who's already conquered the Chevron Championship and the US Open this year with her trademark precision, showed no signs of wavering on Friday, carding a sizzling four-under-par 68 at Hazeltine – an effort that included four birdies on the front nine.
Despite Korda's dominant display, Yoon remains in pole position to claim her maiden major title. The South Korean sensation built on her opening round of 63 with a solid 69, catapulting herself to a staggering 12-under-par. The competition is heating up, with a trio of players – Hyo-Joo Ryu, An-Na Kim, and Nasa Hataoka – currently five shots adrift at seven-under. Yoon's nerves will be stretched to the limit over the remaining two days, but she's embracing the challenge head-on: "The next 48 hours won't be easy, but I'm ready to seize the moment and focus on what I can control."
The stakes are sky-high in Minnesota, with a record-breaking prize fund of $13 million (£9.8 million) up for grabs – a staggering sum that promises to ignite the passions of golf fans worldwide. The eventual winner will take home a life-changing cheque of $1.95 million (£1.48 million).
For British fans, Charley Hull's bid for glory has unfortunately come to an end after she missed the cut by a whisker. The England star posted two rounds of 73 to finish at two-over-par – just short of the mark needed to stay in contention.
As the tournament enters its final stretch, all eyes will be on Yoon's unyielding composure and whether Korda can mount an epic comeback to snatch a third consecutive major title.