World No. 1 Nelly Korda conquered the Open, scoring her first-ever US Women’s Open victory on Sunday to claim her second straight LPGA major this year.
The win came down to Korda’s final putt. She launched a birdie that kissed rim of the 18th hole to beat No. 7 Charley Hull and No. 22 Gaby Lopez by a single shot.
“It’s even sweeter, especially with that ice cream swirl on the last hole,” Korda said afterwards.
“This week was definitely a grind,” she continued. “I was just grinding out there, and that’s what I guess major championships are all about, right? It doesn’t matter if you have your B or C game. You have to be there mentally.”
The 27-year-old’s long-awaited US Women’s Open win cements a recent return to form. With the win, Korda picked up her fourth 2026 title across eight starts.
“I didn’t feel my best on the back nine,” Korda said. “I had a lot of emotions swirling in my stomach. [But] it’s a dream come true. I’ve dreamt about this moment since I was a little girl.”
