World number two Nelly Korda saw her lead at the LPGA Chevron Championship cut to five shots despite equalling the event’s 54-hole scoring record.
After shooting two rounds of 65 on previous days, the 27-year-old American went round in 70 on Saturday to go 16 under par at Houston’s Memorial Park.
If Korda can get over the line on Sunday and win a second Chevron title in three seasons, it would take her to the top of the world rankings after the current world number one, Thailand’s Jeeno Thitikul, missed the cut.
Korda got off to a fine start too, with four birdies on the opening six holes but failed to break par on any more holes as she lacked precision on the greens.
“The front nine was great,” said Korda, who said she was going to spend time on the putting greens before Sunday’s final round of the first women’s major of 2026.
“Just got to reset and hopefully it goes my way tomorrow,” she added.
Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit hit a 69 so was able to claw back a shot and reduce Korda’s overnight six-stroke lead to five, despite a bogey on the 13th – her first of the tournament.
She sits on 11 under heading into the final day.
Pauline Bouchard of France is a further shot behind, alongside China’s Yin Ruoning, who scored a bogey-free 66, the joint-best round of the day.
Korda’s 54-hole score of 200 put her level with record holder Jennifer Kupcho, who was the third-round leader on 200 in 2022 – she went on to win by two strokes.
NELLY Furtado has silenced body shamers in a curve-hugging strapless red gown, as she was honored with a Hall of Fame award.
The iconic singer, 47, has faced cruel comments about her figure since her return to the spotlight, but defied the haters to accept the coveted achievement.
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Nelly Furtado looked incredible as she was inducted into the Canadian Hall of FameCredit: GettyThe singer looked stunning in her red dress as she made her speechCredit: GettyThe singer wowed on the red carpet at the beginning of the nightCredit: GettyNelly first launched to fame in the early noughtiesCredit: Getty
Nelly looked stunning in her dress, as she was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the 2026 Juno Awards.
The stunning star oozed sex appeal in the incredible dress as she collected her gong.
The Grammy Award winning artist wore her brown locks tied back, and she accessorised with huge earrings.
Nelly beamed and threw her arms in the air as she walked on stage to be inducted into her native country’s Hall of Fame.
Addressing the audience, the thrilled star said: “Honestly, I’m just really proud to be Canadian. I live in Canada.
“I make my music in Canada.
“I work with Canadian musicians, songwriters, producers because I totally believe in the Canadian dream.
“Please believe it, too.”
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It comes after Nelly revealed how she was retiring from performing, after 25 years in the spotlight.
Taking to Instagram last October, the Grammy winner made an emotional post expressing gratitude for her career but that she felt it was time for a change.
Addressing fans, Nelly said: “I have decided to step away from performance for the foreseeable future and pursue some other creative and personal endeavours that I feel would better suit this next phase of my life.
“I have enjoyed my career immensely, and I still love writing music as I have always seen it as a hobby I was lucky enough to make into a career.
Nelly showed off her fabulous curves in her stunning dressCredit: Getty
“I’ll identify as a songwriter forever.”
Nelly shot to fame in 2000 with her debut album Whoa, Nelly!.
The record was a huge success and spawned the single I’m Like A Bird which went was played on radio stations around the world.
The star is also well known for her song Promiscuous as well as her collaboration with singer James Morrison on Broken Strings.
Another huge hit for Nelly was her chart topping song Maneater.
Nelly recently revealed she was retiring from performingCredit: Splash
