Rose Zhang, a fellow American who played a bogey-free opening round of 63 in New Jersey to stand at nine under, is ahead of the 25-year-old.
At the Chevron Championship last month, world number one Korda tied the record set by Annika Sorenstam and Nancy Lopez with her fifth consecutive tour title.
Leona Maguire of Ireland is one of three players on six under, trailing only Madelene Sagstrom of Sweden in second place with seven under.
Georgia Hall, a fellow Englishman, is tied for third place with Korda at five under.
There are three days left. You still possess a great deal. “I am aware that the weather is not expected to be ideal, and there are various factors that affect the remaining aspects of the tournament,” Korda remarked.
Consequently, it’s pleasant to have a successful round. Sunday is still a very, very long way off.
