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Updated · Golfweek · Jun 8
Nelly Korda Wins 81st U.S. Women's Open by 1 Shot at Riviera
Updated
Updated · Golfweek · Jun 8

Nelly Korda Wins 81st U.S. Women's Open by 1 Shot at Riviera

3 articles · Updated · Golfweek · Jun 8

Summary

  • Nelly Korda captured the 81st U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club, closing with a 2-under 69 to finish 8-under 269.
  • A 9-foot birdie on the par-4 17th gave Korda the decisive one-shot edge over Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez before she survived a nervy finish on 18.
  • The victory delivered Korda the Harton S. Semple Trophy and a $2.5 million winner's share from the tournament's $12.5 million purse.
  • It was Korda's fourth career major, second straight major after April's Chevron Championship, and her fourth LPGA title of the 2026 season after going winless in 2025.

Insights

Can Nelly Korda’s dominant 2026 season lead to a historic third major championship win?
How did the $2.5 million prize affect the mental pressure on Korda’s final, perilous putt?
Was Korda’s victory a masterclass in mental strategy or the result of superior physical skill?