Nelly Korda won her first U.S. Women's Open title on Sunday, June 7, 2026, at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles [3].
The victory solidifies Korda's dominance as the world No. 1 female golfer and marks a significant milestone in her career by adding a premier national open to her resume.
Korda, 27 years old [1], clinched the championship by sinking a short par putt on the 18th green [1, 2, 4]. The putt, which measured between 2.5 feet [2] and two feet, 10 inches [1], was necessary to maintain her lead over the field and secure the title [1, 2].
She finished the tournament with a one-stroke margin of victory [2, 3], edging out runners-up Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez [1]. Korda shot a final-round score of 69, which is two-under par [3].
This win represents the fourth major title of Korda's overall career [1]. It also marks her second major victory of the current year [4]. The event took place in Pacific Palisades, California, where the challenging course layout tested the field throughout the weekend [1, 2, 3].
Korda entered the final hole needing the par to avoid a potential tie or loss to her closest competitors [1, 2]. The successful putt ensured she remained atop the leaderboard as the tournament concluded on Sunday [3].
“Nelly Korda won her first U.S. Women's Open title on Sunday, June 7, 2026”
Korda's victory at the U.S. Women's Open completes a critical gap in her trophy collection, as winning a national open is often viewed as a benchmark for golf's all-time greats. By securing her second major of the year and fourth overall, she reinforces her current era of dominance in the women's game.
