Nelly Korda secured her first U.S. Women's Open title with a one-shot victory on Sunday. The world number one overcame a late challenge from England's Charley Hull at the Riviera Country Club. The win marks Korda's fourth career major championship. Final round play at the tournament featured a tense battle on the 18th hole. The narrow margin between the leaders placed significant pressure on the top players during the closing moments of the competition.
Korda Edges Hull in Final Round Drama
World number one Nelly Korda won the 2026 U.S. Women's Open[1] on Sunday. Korda secured the title by a single shot at the Riviera Country Club[1].
The victory concluded a tight final round contest. Korda finished the tournament with a score of 272. This total represented 10 under par for the event.
Official tournament records show Charley Hull finished as the runner-up. Hull completed the tournament with a score of 273[1]. The margin between the first and second place finishers was one stroke.
The championship ended following intense play on the 18th hole. Korda's performance on the final hole sealed the win against Hull. This result marked the fourth career major championship for Korda.
Hull's Challenge Ends on Final Hole
Charley Hull finished with a score of 273[1] to finish one stroke behind the winner. The English golfer entered the 18th hole in a position to tie or win the tournament. A critical error on the final hole prevented her from matching Korda's performance.
An error on the 18th hole shifted the momentum during the final stretch. This mistake allowed Korda to maintain her lead and secure the title. Hull's final tournament total of +9 placed her just behind Korda's 272[1] total.
Tournament officials noted the intense competition during the final round. The leaders faced significant pressure as the round concluded. The final leaderboard showed a narrow gap between the top two players.
Hull's performance remained consistent throughout much of the tournament. This near-victory follows her recent high-level play in major championships. The one-shot margin highlights the difficulty of the course layout.
Historic Milestone for World Number One
Nelly Korda secured her fourth career major championship[1] on Sunday. This victory marks her first U.S. Women's Open title. The win also makes her the first world number one to claim this specific major in this manner.
Major championships frequently determine the rankings of the world's top players. A single shot can shift the hierarchy of the sport. For fans of the game, the win establishes Korda as the player to beat. Korda will return to the course as the defending champion during next year's event.
Korda is an United States Olympic gold medalist. She remains the top-ranked player in the world. Tournament officials will recognize her achievement in the official record books.
The tournament victory establishes Korda as the player to beat in the professional ranks. She will return to the Riviera Country Club as the defending champion during next year's event.
