Coughlin Leads Korda by Two at LPGA Aramco Championship

Coughlin shoots 73 to hold two-shot advantage over Korda after another tough day at Shadow Creek

Apr. 5, 2026 at 11:50am

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Lauren Coughlin fired a one-over-par 73 to take a two-stroke lead over Nelly Korda after the second round of the LPGA Aramco Championship at Shadow Creek in Los Angeles.

Why it matters

The LPGA Aramco Championship is a major event on the women's professional golf tour, and Coughlin and Korda are two of the top players in the world. Coughlin's strong play has put her in position to potentially win her first major title.

The details

Coughlin carded a one-over 73 in the second round, navigating the challenging Shadow Creek course to maintain her lead over Korda, who shot a 75. The two-shot advantage gives Coughlin a good position heading into the weekend rounds as she seeks her first major championship victory.

  • The second round of the LPGA Aramco Championship was played on April 5, 2026.

The players

Lauren Coughlin

An American professional golfer currently competing on the LPGA Tour.

Nelly Korda

An American professional golfer and one of the top-ranked players on the LPGA Tour.

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What’s next

The third and fourth rounds of the LPGA Aramco Championship will be played on April 6-7, 2026, with Coughlin looking to hold off Korda and the rest of the field to claim her first major title.

The takeaway

Coughlin's strong play has put her in prime position to potentially win her first major championship, but Korda remains within striking distance, setting up an exciting weekend finish at the LPGA Aramco Championship.