Danish golfer Nanna Koerstz Madsen falls back in major after strong start

Danish golfer Nanna Koerstz Madsen saw her chances for a top finish in the major KPMG Women's PGA Championship significantly diminish Friday. After a promising start, the 31-year-old plummeted 47 places in the standings, landing in 55th position following a second round that put her four strokes over par.

Madsen, who had secured an impressive eighth place after the first round, carded a 76 over the 18 holes at the Minnesota course. Her struggles included two double bogeys, contributing to the significant drop in her ranking. She now faces a 13-stroke deficit to the leader heading into the weekend.

South Korea's Jin Young Ko is dominating the major tournament, holding a commanding four-stroke lead. A quartet of golfers shares second place. Jin Young Ko's impressive performance places her 12 strokes under par after two rounds.

Meanwhile, fellow Dane Nicole Broch Estrup has been eliminated from the competition. Her rounds of 74 placed her 102nd overall. The KPMG Women's PGA Championship boasts a record-breaking total prize pool of $13 million, with the winner set to receive $1.95 million.