Nelly Korda continues to impress at St. Andrews in the Women’s British Open, leading the tournament by three strokes after a bogey-free, 4-under 68 in the second round. The American, who won the Chevron Championship earlier this year, is showcasing her dominance in the women’s game with solid performances.

Korda, who has claimed multiple titles this year, including two major wins, is adapting well to the challenges of links golf. She expressed her enjoyment of the unique conditions and the need to adjust her game to excel on different types of grass and in varying weather conditions.

Playing alongside defending champion Lilia Vu and Charley Hull, the overnight leader, Korda maintained her strong performance on a day with slightly less challenging winds. Hull, who shot even par, and Vu are tied for second place, three shots behind Korda.

Despite being behind Korda, Hull remains confident about her chances heading into the weekend, reflecting on missed opportunities on the greens that could have closed the gap. Korda, armed with a new putter, showcased her prowess with the flat stick, sinking crucial putts to secure her lead.

Looking ahead, Korda remains focused on staying present and taking each shot as it comes, with her eyes set on potentially improving her previous best finish at the Women’s British Open. Meanwhile, other contenders like Ruoning Yin and Lydia Ko are also in the mix, albeit trailing Korda by a few strokes.

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