Nelly Korda Wins First U.S. Women's Open, Sealing 4th 2026 Victory at Riviera
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Updated · Los Angeles Times · Jun 8
Nelly Korda Wins First U.S. Women's Open, Sealing 4th 2026 Victory at Riviera
3 articles · Updated · Los Angeles Times · Jun 8
Summary
Nelly Korda closed at 8-under 276 to win her first U.S. Women's Open, draining a birdie on 17 and surviving a nervy 2-foot-10 par putt on 18.
The 27-year-old world No. 1 earned $2.5 million after rallying from an opening 74 with back-to-back 67s and a final-round 69 for her fourth win in eight starts this season.
Korda prevailed by one shot over Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez after all four leaders, including In Gee Chun, were tied at 7 under on the back nine.
Her short game carried the title run: Korda hit fewer greens than any U.S. Women's Open winner in 20 years but still saved par 24 times in 30 chances.
The victory gave Korda a fourth career major, made her the youngest American with four since 1960, and the first American to win back-to-back majors since 1999.