Sagstrom, Zhang Break Away in Founders Cup, Dashing Korda’s Bid for Record 6th Straight LPGA Victory

Rose Zhang of the United States and Madelene Sagstrom of Sweden embrace on the 18th green during the third round of the Cognizant Founders Cup at Upper Montclair Country Club in Clifton, N.J., on May 11, 2024. Mike Stobe/Getty Images

CLIFTON, N.J.—Madelene Sagstrom and Rose Zhang left Nelly Korda and everyone else way behind Saturday in the Cognizant Founders Cup.

Trying to win a record sixth straight LPGA Tour event, Korda was 11 shots behind Sagstrom and 10 back of two-time NCAA champion Zhang with a round left at Upper Montclair Country Club.