Overview
- Korda added a second 7-under 65 on Friday to reach 14 under and set the event’s 36-hole mark relative to par.
- Patty Tavatanakit is solo second at eight under, with Farah O’Keefe, Ryann O’Toole and Ina Yoon tied for third at seven under.
- World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul missed the cut at three over, and LPGA rookie Mimi Rhodes also went home after a 78.
- The LPGA’s first major moved to Houston’s Memorial Park, where recent rain left soft fairways and greens that favor long, accurate drivers.
- A win would give Korda a third major and could return her to No. 1, extending a season that already includes a victory and three runner-up finishes.