Nelly Korda achieves 66-year LPGA Tour first for an American with her win at the U.S. Women’s Open

Nelly Korda won the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera (Pacific Palisades) on Sunday, June 8, 2026, claiming her first U.S. Women's Open title and her fourth major championship by a one-stroke margin. The 27-year-old from Bradenton, Florida, has now won the first two majors of 2026 and recorded her 19th LPGA Tour victory overall. Her win marks a 66-year LPGA Tour first for an American, cementing her status as the world's top female golfer.