Nelly Korda Misses Cut at Evian Championship, Shocking Fans

**Nelly Korda missed the cut at the Evian Championship on 6 July 2026, falling one stroke short after a 74‑69 opening and ending a two‑year run of making every major cut.**

On Thursday, 6 July 2026, the fourth women’s major of the season unfolded at Evian‑les‑Bains. England’s 22‑year‑old Lottie Woad posted a seven‑under 64, moving to 11‑under after 36 holes and taking a one‑shot lead. The leaderboard shifted dramatically as several top players, including world‑number‑one Nelly Korda, failed to survive the cut line.

Korda opened with a 74 that featured multiple wayward shots and missed greens. She rallied with a two‑under 69 in round two, but the combined total left her at 5‑under, just one stroke shy of the cut. It marked her first missed cut in more than two years and the first time she has not advanced to the weekend of a major since 2024. The American cited a “error‑strewn” first round and chose not to speak to the media afterward, departing France early on Friday.

The missed cut interrupts a remarkable stretch in which Korda captured two majors- the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open- earlier in the year. She was poised to chase a third major title at Evian, which would have solidified her dominance on the LPGA Tour. Falling short now puts pressure on her to regroup before the next major, the Women’s British Open, where she remains a favorite.

Lottie Woad’s surge to the top of the leaderboard is the headline story. Her flawless driving and a string of eight birdies propelled her into a one‑shot lead over Japan’s Akie Iwai. Charley Hull, another English contender, sits inside the top ten and will need a strong weekend to challenge Woad. The cut also opened space for other players to climb, as notable names like Hannah Green, Leona Maguire, and Carlota Ciganda also missed the cut.

The final two rounds on Saturday and Sunday will determine whether Woad can convert her lead into a major victory. With the cut already set, the field now consists of 70 players battling for the title. All eyes will be on Woad’s tee shots and how the leaders manage the demanding Evian course under weekend pressure.

Korda will likely head back to her training base to fine‑tune the aspects that slipped in the first round-particularly tee accuracy and green‑in‑regulation percentages. Her recent form suggests she can bounce back quickly, but the missed cut serves as a reminder that even the best can falter on a tough major setup.