Jessica Korda keeps lead on day of big swings at LA Open
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jessica Korda rode out a series of big momentum shifts Friday at historic Wilshire Country Club to hold onto the lead in the HUGEL Air Premia LA Open. Six strokes ahead after three holes, tied with top-ranked Jin Young Ko at the turn and two shots back with three to play, Korda birdied the final two holes to take a one-stroke lead into the final round. Korda shot a 3-under 68 to break the tournament 54-hole record at 16 under. Ko shot a 66, making a 30-foot bogey putt on the par-3 18th. Korda hit to 3 feet for birdie on the par-4 17th and to 2 feet on 18.