Riviera's Moving Day: How to Catch Every Shot of the U.S. Women's Open Third Round
The Stage Is Set on Sunset Boulevard
There's something almost cinematic about watching championship golf unfold at Riviera Country Club. The eucalyptus-lined fairways, the kikuyu rough that can swallow golf balls whole, and those distinctive barranca hazards cutting across the landscape like geological scars—it's a course that demands your attention. And on Saturday, with the U.S. Women's Open entering its crucial third round, that attention is well deserved.
The cut has separated the contenders from the field, and what remains is a leaderboard crackling with possibility. Riviera, that storied canvas where Ben Hogan once painted masterpieces, now hosts the world's finest women golfers in their pursuit of America's national championship.
The Narrative Heading Into Moving Day
If you love a comeback story—and who among us doesn't—then Nelly Korda's week has been gripping television. After a rough opening round that had the World No. 1 fighting simply to survive the cut, Korda authored the finest round of Friday's second day: a four-under 67 that catapulted her to two under for the championship.
She now sits just two shots off the lead, which is shared by fellow American Alison Lee and Ruoning Yin at four under. Lee, who fired a 68 on Friday, and Yin have positioned themselves perfectly for a weekend assault on the title.
Just one shot behind the leaders, a crowded group at three under includes Jennifer Kupcho, adding further intrigue to what promises to be a captivating Saturday at Riviera.
For Korda, this represents unfinished business. The three-time major winner has conquered Augusta National, captured the Chevron Championship, and hoisted trophies across the globe—but the U.S. Women's Open trophy has remained elusive. Riviera may be where that changes.
How to Watch Saturday's Third Round
Coverage begins at 5 p.m. ET on USA Network, so you'll want to plan accordingly. For those on the West Coast—and really, watching Riviera golf while the California sun is still up feels appropriate—that's a 2 p.m. local start.
NBC takes over at 7 p.m. ET and carries coverage through 10 p.m. ET, guiding us through the heart of the action as the leaders navigate Riviera's challenging closing stretch.
Streaming Options
If you're away from a television but refuse to miss a shot:
- Peacock will provide a live simulcast of NBC's coverage from 7-10 p.m. ET
- Featured group coverage is available via USWomensOpen.com, the USGA App, Peacock, YouTube TV, DirecTV, and Xfinity
Pairings to Circle
The tee times read like a who's who of women's golf. Charley Hull and Rose Zhang are paired together at 1:40 p.m. ET—a grouping that should generate significant gallery interest. Zhang, playing what amounts to a home game with her UCLA ties to this Los Angeles area, will have plenty of support.
Minjee Lee, the 2022 U.S. Women's Open champion, tees off at 1:20 p.m. ET, while Amy Yang, ever dangerous in major championships, goes out at 2:25 p.m. ET.
International flavor abounds: Celine Boutier of France, Ingrid Lindblad of Sweden, and Japan's Ayaka Furue all have the games to make a move on Riviera's demanding layout.
The Takeaway
Moving Day at Riviera promises to be essential viewing. With Nelly Korda within striking distance, a quality leaderboard, and one of America's most celebrated courses providing the backdrop, Saturday's third round could very well determine who lifts the trophy on Sunday. Tune in at 5 p.m. ET on USA, settle in, and watch these remarkable athletes take on one of golf's great stages.