Nelly Korda showcased her resilience and determination at the Cognizant Founders Cup, refusing to let anyone dominate the tournament and thwart her quest to make history by winning six consecutive LPGA Tour events. Despite facing a daunting 10-stroke deficit at the start of her second round, Korda delivered a flawless performance, carding a bogey-free 6-under 66 in challenging cold and damp conditions. This stellar round propelled her into third place, just four shots behind the co-leaders Rose Zhang and Madelene Sagstrom, with 36 holes remaining.
Zhang and Sagstrom set the pace with impressive performances of their own. Zhang, who equaled the tournament record with a scintillating 63 on Thursday, followed it up with a solid 68 in the morning session. Meanwhile, Sagstrom matched the best round of the day with her own 66, establishing a tie at the top with Zhang at 13-under 131 at the Upper Montclair Country Club.
