Nelly Korda's U.S. Women's Open win gave LPGA moment it needed. Now comes the hard part

Nelly Korda won the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera Country Club on Sunday, June 8, 2026, sinking a 2-foot-10-inch putt to claim the title and fulfil a lifelong dream. The victory is seen as a major breakthrough moment for the LPGA, which has been working under new commissioner Craig Kessler to elevate women's golf through a new TV deal, an Aramco-sponsored Las Vegas event, and the relocation of the Chevron Championship to Memorial Park. The challenge now is whether the LPGA can capitalise on the momentum generated by Korda's high-profile win.