As the world number one player, Nelly Korda came up short and missed the cut at the Women’s PGA Championship. This was a significant disappointment for her, as she had been performing well throughout the year with six victories. However, her game faltered at this particular championship, leaving her finishing six over par after a second-round score of nine-over par 81.
Despite her struggles, Korda acknowledged the need to reset and improve moving forward. Meanwhile, American player Sarah Schmelzel and South Korea’s Amy Yang emerged as the joint leaders after the second round in Seattle. Schmelzel showcased her impressive skills with a score of 67 in the second round, while Yang carded a solid 68 to join Schmelzel at the top of the leaderboard on six under par.
Lexi Thompson, who had been leading overnight, slipped down to joint third after shooting a 72 in the second round. Ireland’s Leona Maguire put up a strong performance with a score of 71, ending up one shot behind Thompson. Charley Hull from England also managed to stay in contention with a score of 73, finishing at one under par. Among the British contenders, only Georgia Hall made it through to the next round, finishing at two over par.
Schmelzel expressed her satisfaction with her performance and was excited about being near the top of the leaderboard in a major tournament. This was a significant achievement for her and provided an opportunity for other players like Yang to shine in the spotlight. Overall, Korda’s unexpected struggle opened up an opportunity for other players to rise above and make their mark on this major tournament series.