Korda struggles, Hall shares lead at Women’s British Open

CARNOUSTIE, Scotland (AP) — Nelly Korda could barely raise a smile after tapping in for the first birdie of her second round at the Women’s British Open. It was a day when the putter turned cold for the world’s top-ranked player and it took her 14 holes to pick up a shot at Carnoustie. Some of Korda’s big rivals had no such problems. Georgia Hall, the 2018 champion, overcame a double-bogey at the 15th hole to shoot 3-under 69 and take a share of the 36-hole lead with Mina Harigae (67) on 7 under overall. No. 4 Sei Young Kim (71) and Lizette Salas (69) were a stroke further back. Korda shot 73 and was three off the lead.