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Grace Kim’s ace lifts team to share of Dow lead

Grace Kim’s ace lifts team to share of Dow lead

Grace Kim’s extraordinary hole-in-one on the par-3 17th at Midland Country Club propelled her team to a share of the lead at the Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational on Friday.

Kim’s sensational shot, the first ace of her LPGA Tour career, ignited a surge that saw her and teammate Yealimi Noh card a 12-under 60 in the better-ball format.

The South Korean duo now sit alongside American pair Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson atop the leaderboard heading into Saturday’s alternate-shot round.

Kim’s remarkable feat not only electrified the crowd but also epitomized the competitive spirit that has defined this tournament. The Dow Great Lakes Bay Invitational showcases the exceptional skills of the LPGA’s rising stars, providing them with a platform to shine on one of the sport’s most demanding stages.

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Korda misses cut again after 81 at Women’s PGA

Korda misses cut again after 81 at Women’s PGA

Korda Misses Cut Again After 81 at Women’s PGA

Nelly Korda’s struggles continued at the Women’s PGA Championship as she missed the cut after carding an 81 in the second round. The 23-year-old American, who has been battling injuries this season, has now missed the cut in four of her last five starts.

Korda opened with a 72 on Thursday, but her second round was a disaster. She made seven bogeys and a double bogey to finish well outside the cutline.

“It was a tough day,” Korda said. “I just couldn’t make any putts. I’m really disappointed to miss the cut, but I’m going to try to learn from this and come back stronger.”

Korda’s missed cut is a major setback in her bid to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. She is currently ranked 15th in the world, but only the top 15 players in the world will qualify for the Games.

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