PHOENIX – Nelly Korda has given herself a chance to win her third LPGA title in her last eight starts.
Just 20 years old, she could possibly leave the Bank of Hope Founders Cup as the highest ranked American in the world.
With a 6-under 66 Saturday, Korda moved into a tie for fourth, four shots behind China’s Yu Liu, who is seeking her first LPGA title.
At day’s end, Nelly was almost more excited about her big sister’s spot on the leaderboard. Jessica, in her first start of the year after taking an extended leave to heal a left forearm injury, shot 67 to move into a tie for ninth, six shots off the lead.