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Nelly Korda Wins US Women’s Open for 2nd Straight Major. J.T. Poston Takes Memorial in Playoff

Korda earned $2.5 million and became the youngest American to reach four majors since 1960.

  • On Sunday, June 7, top-ranked Nelly Korda won the 81st U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, securing her second consecutive major victory by one shot.
  • Korda, who won The Chevron Championship in April, credited improved competitive mentality for her success after going winless in 2025, fueling one of golf's most outstanding season starts.
  • Korda claimed the $2.5 million winner's share of a record $12.5 million purse, finishing with a two-foot, 10-inch par putt on the 18th that circled the cup before dropping in.
  • England's Charley Hull and Mexico's Gaby Lopez tied for second place at seven-under, while three-time major champion In Gee Chun finished fourth at six-under after a final-hole bogey.
  • At 27, Korda is the youngest American to win four majors since Mickey Wright in 1960, cementing her status as a dominant force in professional golf.
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Nelly Korda finally has the major title she always wanted. It might just be the start

Nelly Korda has already shown to be the best in women's golf. Now she has the title she always wanted by winning the U.S. Women's Open. It's the biggest prize on her calendar and it gives her the first two…

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USA Today broke the news in New York, United States on Sunday, June 7, 2026.
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