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Nelly Korda's team 3 shots back of Dow Championship lead

Created at 11 Jun · 11:20 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
IN SHORT

Nelly Korda and her "Legally Blonde" team, including Olivia Cowan, are three shots behind the leaders at the LPGA's Dow Championship. The tournament features a unique team format with alternate shot and fourball rounds.

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Key Numbers

3shots back of the lead
67score for leading teams
69score for Inkster and Yin
68score for teams one shot back

Who's Involved

Nelly Korda
LPGA golfer, part of the 'Legally Blonde' team
Olivia Cowan
LPGA golfer, part of the 'Legally Blonde' team
Nicole Broch Estrup
Danish golfer, tied for the lead
Gemma Dryburgh
Scottish golfer, tied for the lead
Camille Boyd
LPGA rookie, part of the 'Baddies' team tied for the lead
Michelle Zhang
LPGA rookie, part of the 'Baddies' team tied for the lead
Hira Naveed
Golfer tied for the lead
Gurleen Kaur
Golfer tied for the lead
Juli Inkster
Hall of Fame golfer playing for the first time this year
Angel Yin
Golfer teamed with Juli Inkster

↳ Why This Matters

The Dow Championship is the LPGA's sole team event, offering a unique format that tests partnerships and strategy. Nelly Korda's strong performance after winning the U.S. Women's Open adds significant interest to the tournament.

Key facts

  • Nelly Korda and Olivia Cowan's team is three shots behind the leaders at the Dow Championship.
  • The LPGA's only team tournament is being played in a tough foursomes format.
  • Nicole Broch Estrup and Gemma Dryburgh, Camille Boyd and Michelle Zhang, and Hira Naveed and Gurleen Kaur are among the teams tied for the lead with a score of 67.
  • The team of Juli Inkster and Angel Yin shot a 69.
  • Nine teams are one shot back at 68.

Nelly Korda and her "Legally Blonde" team, including Olivia Cowan, are three shots off the lead at the LPGA's Dow Championship in Midland, Michigan. The tournament is the LPGA's only team event and is being played in a challenging foursomes format.

European duo Nicole Broch Estrup of Denmark and Gemma Dryburgh of Scotland, along with Camille Boyd and Michelle Zhang, and Hira Naveed and Gurleen Kaur, posted a 3-under 67 to share the lead. LPGA rookies Boyd and Zhang, who call themselves "Baddies," survived some difficult moments to join the top of the crowded leaderboard.

Hall of Famer Juli Inkster, playing for the first time this year, teamed with Angel Yin to shoot a 69. Nine teams are one shot back at 68, indicating a tight competition heading into the second round of fourball play.

Frequently asked questions

The Dow Championship is the LPGA's only team tournament, featuring a combination of foursomes (alternate shot) and fourball formats.

Nicole Broch Estrup and Gemma Dryburgh, Camille Boyd and Michelle Zhang, and Hira Naveed and Gurleen Kaur are tied for the lead with a score of 67.

Nelly Korda and Olivia Cowan's team is called 'Legally Blonde'.

What Happens Next

01The tournament will continue with the second round of fourball play.

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How It Developed

Nelly Korda and Olivia Cowan's team is three shots off the lead at the Dow Championship.
Nicole Broch Estrup and Gemma Dryburgh posted a 3-under 67 in the foursomes format.
Camille Boyd and Michelle Zhang also shot 67.
Hira Naveed and Gurleen Kaur are tied for the lead.
Juli Inkster and Angel Yin shot a 69.
Nine teams are one shot behind the leaders at 68.

Sources

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Nelly Korda and ‘Legally Blonde’ team 3 shots back of Dow Championship on LPGAAP News

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