Nelly Korda Wins 2026 U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club
Nelly Korda captured the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, finishing at 8-under-par (276) to secure a one-shot victory and the $2.5 million winner’s prize.
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Korda put together rounds of 73-67-67-69 to claim one of women’s golf’s biggest championships. Mexico’s Gaby López and England’s Charley Hull shared second place at 7-under-par (277), just one stroke behind the champion. In Gee Chun finished fourth at 6-under-par, while Sei Young Kim rounded out the top five at 5-under.
One of the standout stories of the week came from amateur Kiara Romero, who tied for sixth at 3-under-par alongside Nasa Hataoka. Romero was the low amateur and one of only two amateurs to finish under par for the championship.
The championship showcased a deep international field, with players from across the globe competing at Riviera Country Club. The course provided a stern test throughout the week, with 16 players finishing under par for the tournament.
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Final Top 5 Leaderboard
1st — Nelly Korda (USA) — -8 (276)
T2 — Gaby López (Mexico) — -7 (277)
T2 — Charley Hull (England) — -7 (277)
4th — In Gee Chun (South Korea) — -6 (278)
5th — Sei Young Kim (South Korea) — -5 (279)
With the victory, Korda added another major championship to her career résumé and earned 650 Race to CME Globe points, further strengthening her position among the world’s top players.
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