Current Standings

The second round of the US Open showcased intense competition, with Mao Saigo from Japan leading the way at eight under par. The leaderboard is summarized as follows:

• -8: Mao Saigo (Jpn)
• -5: Maja Stark (Swe), Hinako Shibuno (Jpn), Sarah Schmelzel (US), Yealimi Noh (US), Nelly Korda (US), A-lim Kim (Kor)
• -3: Gemma Dryburgh (Sco), Mizuki Takeda (Jpn)
• -2: Mario Lopez (Spa), Lottie Woad (Eng), Minjee Lee (Aus)
• +1: Charley Hull (Eng)
• +2: Yuka Saso (Jpn)
• +4: Leona Maguire (Ire)

Nelly Korda’s Strong Performance

World number one Nelly Korda surged into contention by posting a round of 67 at Erin Hills. Starting the day at level par, Korda showcased her skills with seven birdies and two bogeys, moving her to five under overall. She currently sits three shots behind the leader, Mao Saigo, who delivered the standout round of the day with a score of 66.

Korda is part of a competitive group tied for second place, which includes notable players such as:

• Sarah Schmelzel (US)
• Yealimi Noh (US)
• Hinako Shibuno (Jpn)
• A-lim Kim (Kor)
• Maja Stark (Swe)

Highlights from British Players

British representatives faced mixed results in the second round. Charley Hull, a noteworthy contender from England, finished with a score of 73, putting her at one over par. Despite challenging play, she is expected to make the cut in a tightly contested field.

Gemma Dryburgh performed best among the British players, carding a 69 to place herself at three under par—a tie for 12th position. In contrast, Lottie Woad finished with a solid two-under 70, continuing her strong showing in the tournament.

Challenges for Leona Maguire

Leona Maguire from Ireland will miss the cut after a less favorable round, adding a 72 to her opening score of 76. Although she started strongly with three birdies in her first seven holes, a difficult triple bogey at the 11th hole hindered her progress significantly.