Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson Tied for Lead in Low-Scoring LPGA

Jessica Korda reacts after missing her put on the 18th hole. Korda finished three under 62, during the LPGA Pelican Women's Championship, Day One, Round One at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Fla. on Nov. 11, 2021. Martha Asencio-Rhine/Tampa Bay Times via AP

BELLEAIR, Fla.—Nelly Korda started with two birdies and finished the same way Saturday, making up plenty of ground along the way for a 7-under 63 that gave her a share of the lead with Lexi Thompson in the Pelican Women’s Championship.

Low scores ruled the day again at Pelican Golf Club, with 10 rounds at 65 or better.