Nelly Korda solidified her lead at the Women's British Open with a bogey-free round of 68, bringing her total score to eight under par and putting her three strokes ahead of defending champion Lilia Vu and England's Charley Hull. Korda's performance included four birdies, notably on the 17th and 18th holes, and she credited a switch to a new putter for her improved form after struggling in recent majors. Despite challenging weather conditions at St. Andrews, Korda emphasized her focus on taking each shot as it comes. Hull remains optimistic about her chances, stating that a three-shot deficit is manageable. Ruoning Yin is closely following in fourth place, while Olympic champion Lydia Ko is among ten players within five shots of the leader. Korda aims to secure her second major title of the year, having already won six events in 2024, including the Chevron Championship.