As temperatures soared in Japan on Friday, Nelly Korda was on fire. The top-ranked player in the world had a chance to shoot 59 in the second round heading into the closing par 4, but instead made double.
Still, the powerful young American bolted out to a sizable lead over the field of 60 at Kasumigaseki Country Club. As it was for the men’s side, the East Course is the host venue for the women’s competition. It’s playing at 6,648 yards this week.
For those who didn’t stay up through the night to catch all the action, here’s what you missed from a steamy Round 2: