World No. 2 Nelly Korda rewrote the 36‑hole benchmark at the Chevron Championship, posting a 14 under 136 after back‑to‑back 65s. Her total left her six strokes clear of the field heading into the weekend, the widest margin in the tournament’s recent history. No competitor broke 67 over the first two rounds, underscoring Korda’s dominance.

Patty Tavatanakit sits alone in second at eight under, while amateurs Ina Yoon, Ryan O’Toole and Farah O’Keefe share third at seven under. World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul missed the cut after rounds of 74 and 73, and rookie Mimi Rhodes fell out with a final‑round 78. English hopefuls Charlie Hull and Lottie Woad remain in contention at two under and one over respectively.

Korda’s composure, reflected in birdies on her final two holes and just one bogey through 36 holes, positions her as the clear favorite for the title. With the leader board already set, Saturday’s round will likely confirm a second Chevron crown for the American, cementing her place among the LPGA’s elite.

The tournament, held at Memorial Park in Houston, concludes Sunday with live coverage on Sky Sports Golf. Fans can also stream the action without a contract via Now TV. As the first major of the 2026 season, the Chevron Championship sets the tone for the LPGA’s spring swing, and Korda’s performance has already reshaped expectations.