Nelly Korda, aiming to tie an LPGA Tour record with her fifth consecutive win, shot a 3-under 69 in the second round of the Chevron Championship, finishing one shot behind leaders Atthaya Thitikul and Jin Hee Im in the year's first major.
Korda, who began the day two shots off the lead, recovered from a tough start with a double bogey on the first hole to finish with six birdies, one bogey, and the double to post 7-under 137.
The top-ranked Korda, seeking her second major after winning the Women's PGA Championship in 2021, could join Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam as the only players to win five consecutive LPGA events.
Thitikul and Im lead the tournament at 136, with Thitikul making six birdies and one bogey, while Im had a bogey-free 67.
Former tournament winner Lydia Ko shot 71 and is part of a group four shots back, while first-round leader Lauren Coughlin fell three shots off the pace with a 73.
Amateur Lottie Woad, a sophomore at Florida State, shot 69 and is 4 under through 36 holes in her first LPGA event after winning the Augusta National Women's Amateur earlier this month.
So Yeon Ryu missed the cut and ended her competitive career after 13 LPGA seasons and six titles, greeted by friends and family as she announced her retirement.
Woad, missing the ACC Championship with the Seminoles to compete in the tournament, expressed confidence and gratitude for the opportunity.
With intense competition and emotional farewells, the Chevron Championship continues to showcase the talent and resilience of the players on the LPGA Tour.
