Nelly Korda Wins U.S. Women's Open by 1 Shot, Claims $2.5 Million
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Updated · New York Post · Jun 8
Nelly Korda Wins U.S. Women's Open by 1 Shot, Claims $2.5 Million
3 articles · Updated · New York Post · Jun 8
Summary
Nelly Korda sealed her first U.S. Women's Open title with a curling par putt on the 72nd hole at Riviera, finishing 1 shot ahead of Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez.
The victory gave the world No. 1 her fourth career major and a record $2.5 million prize after rounds of 73, 67, 67 and a closing 2-under 69.
A birdie on the par-5 17th proved decisive, and Korda said Tiger Woods had texted before the final round: "Finish it off today."
LeBron James congratulated Korda on Instagram after previously gifting her custom Nike golf shoes, which she briefly tried in the opening round before switching back.
The 27-year-old has now won both the Chevron Championship and U.S. Women's Open in 2026, strengthening a season that is becoming one of the most dominant of her career.