Nelly Korda Wins 2026 US Women's Open: Claims Fourth Major Title in Thrilling Finish at Riviera Country Club

Nelly Korda delivered a masterclass in clutch performance under pressure, winning the 2026 US Women's Open on Sunday at Riviera Country Club. The world number one sealed her long-awaited first US Women’s Open title with a dramatic final-hole par putt, finishing one shot ahead of England’s Charley Hull and Mexico’s Gaby Lopez.

Dramatic Final Round Secures VictoryKorda carded a solid two-under par 69 in the final round to post a tournament total of 8-under 276. The 27-year-old American held her nerve on a windy afternoon in Pacific Palisades, California, as multiple players mounted late challenges.

The victory marks Korda’s fourth major championship and her second major of 2026, following her win at the Chevron Championship in April. It also ends years of frustration at her national Open, where she had previously missed three cuts.Key Moment:

Korda rolled in a crucial nine-foot birdie putt on the 17th hole to take the lead, then survived a heart-stopping moment on the 18th when her short par putt circled the cup before dropping for the win. She later described the moment as “a nice ice cream swirl to cap off the day.”“I feel like I’m in a dream. I just can’t even explain how much this means to me,” a tearful Korda said during the trophy presentation.

Final Leaderboard – 2026 US Women's Open

1. Nelly Korda (USA): -8 (276)

2. Charley Hull (England): -7 (277)

3. Gaby Lopez (Mexico): -7 (277)

4. Chun In-Gee (South Korea): -6 (278)

Charley Hull produced a strong final round of 67, highlighted by an eagle on the first hole and a clutch par save on the 18th. Despite reaching 8-under at one point, bogeys on holes 12 and 14 prevented her from forcing a playoff. This was Hull’s fifth runner-up finish in a major championship.Gaby Lopez shot a 68 and briefly held the clubhouse lead with a birdie on 18, while 2015 US Women’s Open champion Chun In-Gee faded late after holding a two-shot lead midway through the back nine, finishing with a 70.

Grinding Out a Major Win

Korda admitted the week was a “grind” and that she wasn’t at her best. Starting the final round tied for the lead, she stayed patient through a four-way battle on the back nine.“This week was definitely a grind. I don’t even feel like I had my B game. I was just grinding out there,” Korda said. “Major championships are all about being there mentally… I did a really good job of staying patient and making those ups and downs.”Her ability to stay composed and strike at the right moment — especially the birdie on 17 — proved decisive on a course that will host golf at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Historic Context for Korda

The win further cements Nelly Korda’s status as the dominant player in women’s golf. With four major titles and consistent excellence, she continues to build a Hall of Fame-worthy career. Overcoming past struggles at the US Women’s Open makes this victory particularly sweet.

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