What's happened
Nelly Korda has sealed her fourth major win of the year at the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera, finishing one stroke ahead of Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez. Gina Kim and Yana Wilson tie for fourth and Inkster makes Riviera history as the oldest player to make the cut.
What's behind the headline?
Analysis
- This week confirms Korda’s dominance in 2026, winning two majors in back-to-back fashion.
- Hull and Lopez push the field, but Korda’s late run shows resilience under pressure.
- Inkster’s Riviera record highlights the evolving dynamics in golf’s veterans entering late-career peaks.
- The U.S. Open vibe echoes a new generation challenging established names, suggesting ongoing parity in women’s golf.
Key questions: Will Korda sustain this form into the next major? Can Hull convert major near-misses into titles?
How we got here
Korda has dominated the 2026 season, adding the U.S. Women's Open to Chevron Championship earlier this year. Riviera provided a dramatic final day with a late surge on 17 and a clutch par on 72nd to secure the title for Korda.
Our analysis
AP News – USA: Coverage of Korda’s win with post-tournament quotes; The Scotsman – UK: Context on Korda’s major tally and Hull; AP News – Riviera highlights; Riviera context piece from AP golf hub.
Go deeper
- Will Korda extend her major streak this season?
- Which players could challenge her in the upcoming events?
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