LPGA Leaderboard This Week: Korda And Hull Battle Windy Conditions At Royal Lytham
The second round of the 2026 AIG Women's Open is officially underway this Friday, August 21, 2026, delivering dramatic shifts to the live LPGA leaderboard this week. As the world's elite golfers tackle the treacherous links of Royal Lytham & St Annes in England, blustery seaside conditions are separating the contenders from the field in the final major championship of the season.
| Position | Player | Country | Score (To Par) | Status/Thru |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelly Korda | USA | -7 | F |
| 2 | Charley Hull | ENG | -5 | Thru 15 |
| T3 | Lilia Vu | USA | -4 | F |
| T3 | Ruoning Yin | CHN | -4 | Thru 17 |
| T5 | Celine Boutier | FRA | -3 | F |
| T5 | Rose Zhang | USA | -3 | Thru 14 |
Links Mastery and Tour Rivalries Heat Up in Lancashire
Nelly Korda continues her dominant 2026 campaign, firing a brilliant second-round 68 to take the clubhouse lead. Her superb iron play and patient putting have allowed her to safely navigate the deep fairway bunkers that define this historic course. Korda’s ability to control her ball flight in the crosswinds has set a high benchmark for the afternoon wave of players.
Meanwhile, home-favorite Charley Hull is feeding off the energy of the passionate English crowd. Hull put together a stellar run of three consecutive birdies on the back nine, keeping the pressure on Korda for the top spot. The dry, fast-running fairways are presenting a fierce test of imagination and recovery play, favoring players with extensive links golf experience.
Young phenom Rose Zhang is also making waves, showing immense poise despite the rising wind speeds. Her steady approach shots have kept her card clean, making her a serious threat heading into the weekend. As the afternoon wind gusts reach up to 25 mph, the scoring average is expected to climb, making early-day red numbers incredibly valuable.
How to Watch and Stream the LPGA Leaderboard Live
For golf fans wanting to track every shot and shift on the LPGA leaderboard this week, comprehensive multi-platform coverage is available throughout the weekend. NBC Sports and the Golf Channel are providing live television broadcasts, while Peacock offers uninterrupted digital streaming of featured groups and main feeds.
- Friday, August 21: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM ET (USA Network / Peacock)
- Saturday, August 22: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET (Golf Channel / Peacock)
- Sunday, August 23: 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM ET (NBC / Peacock)
In addition to the television broadcast, the official LPGA Tour website and mobile app offer real-time, shot-by-shot tracking, live group statistics, and press conference highlights.
LPGA returns this week in LA without Nelly Korda, Jeeno Thitikul
Projected Cut Line and Upcoming LPGA Tour Schedule
With the second round wrapping up, players are closely watching the projected cut line, which is currently hovering at +2. High-profile stars sitting on the bubble will need a clean finish to secure their weekend tee times and salvage critical Race to the CME Globe points.
Following this major championship, the tour heads back to North America for the FM Championship in Massachusetts, followed by the highly anticipated fall Asian Swing. Because major championships offer elevated points, a strong finish at Royal Lytham this week will heavily influence the Player of the Year standings and dictate who secures a spot in the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship this November.
