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Nelly Korda Takes Lead at Mayakoba; Two Mexican Golfers Make the Cut
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Nelly Korda Takes Lead at Mayakoba; Two Mexican Golfers Make the Cut

From El Universal · (15m ago) Spanish Positive tone

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Nelly Korda and Brianna Do share the lead at the LPGA Riviera Maya Open after two rounds, both at 9-under par.
  • Korda, the world number one, had a flawless second round with five birdies.
  • Two Mexican golfers, Gaby López and Isabella Fierro, successfully made the cut and will compete in the final rounds.

The LPGA Riviera Maya Open is heating up as world number one Nelly Korda, alongside compatriot Brianna Do, has surged to the top of the leaderboard. Both golfers sit at an impressive 9-under par after two rounds, setting the stage for an exciting weekend of competition at El Camaleón golf course.

No me ando quejando, ni viendo como va la tabla de posiciones, sólo juego un golf sólido y delante de un público divertido, así que ojalá pueda seguir jugando buen golf en el fin de semana

— Nelly KordaCommenting on her performance and outlook for the weekend.

Korda, fresh off her victory at the Chevron Championship, demonstrated why she holds the top ranking with a near-perfect second round. Her scorecard boasted five birdies and zero bogeys, showcasing the exceptional form that has become her trademark. "I'm not complaining, nor watching the standings, I'm just playing solid golf and in front of a fun crowd, so hopefully I can continue playing good golf this weekend," Korda stated after her round, highlighting her focused approach.

Adding to the local excitement, two Mexican golfers, Gaby López and Isabella Fierro, have successfully navigated the cut and will be vying for the title on home soil. López, representing Mexico City, is positioned strongly in seventh place at 5-under par. Fierro, from Ciudad del Carmen, made a remarkable comeback in the second round, improving her standing significantly to 1-over par, thanks to a round featuring six birdies and only two bogeys.

mi trabajo no era ni siquiera tirar birdies ni pasar el corte, era sentirme yo misma y darlo todo en cara tiro

— Isabella FierroReflecting on her mindset during the second round.

Fierro shared her personal approach, stating, "my job wasn't even to hit birdies or make the cut, it was to feel myself and give it my all on every shot." López expressed her comfort in a "hunter" position, emphasizing the need to "play my best golf" and continue with "bravery and looking forward." The presence of these two talented Mexican golfers in the final rounds adds a compelling narrative to the tournament, promising passionate support from the local fans.

me gusta estar en posición de cazadora, sé que tengo que jugar mi mejor golf y estoy muy contenta porque poco a poco me siento más así y debo continuar valiente, echada para adelante y preocupándome por las cosas chiquitas

— Gaby LópezDescribing her strategy and feelings about her game.
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Originally published by El Universal in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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