Nelly Korda Wins U.S. Women's Open, Claims $2.5M Prize
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- Nelly Korda secured her first U.S. Women's Open title with a 2½‑foot putt on the 18th at Riviera, finishing at 8‑under 276, one stroke ahead of Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez.
- Nelly Korda posted a final‑round 2‑under 69, her fourth major overall and second consecutive major win, after a season that includes three runner‑up finishes in eight starts.
- The tournament featured a record $12.5 million purse, with Korda earning a $2.5 million winner’s share.
- Charley Hull finished second, her fifth major runner‑up, after a 65‑67 finish in the final two rounds, while Gaby Lopez placed third.
- Tiger Woods contacted Korda multiple times before the final round, urging her to “finish it off today.”
- Korda altered her grip on the course per her sister Jessica’s suggestion after a 73 opening round, then posted consecutive 67s to share the lead entering the final day.
Why it matters: Korda’s victory delivers a $2.5 million payday and cements her status as the world’s top‑ranked golfer, while the record $12.5 million purse signals the LPGA’s expanding financial clout. Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez miss their first major, keeping the gap open for other contenders.
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