Golf's major season rankings highlight U.S. Women's Open, PGA Championship, AIG Women's Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 1:49 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
The year's major golf events are ranked, with the U.S. Women's Open at Riviera taking the top spot, won by Nelly Korda on June 7. The PGA Championship follows at second, featuring Aaron Rai's win on May 17. The AIG Women's Open, concluded on August 2 with Shiho Kuwaki's playoff victory, rounds out the top three. With one major remaining, the U.S. Amateur at Merion scheduled for August 16, there is potential for shifts in rankings as the season wraps up.
- •U.S. Women's Open at Riviera ranks first, won by Nelly Korda.
- •PGA Championship at Aronimink ranks second, featuring Aaron Rai's victory.
- •AIG Women's Open concluded on August 2, won by Shiho Kuwaki.
- •U.S. Amateur set for August 16 may impact final majors ranking.
- •Total of 13 majors held this year, with Ryder Cup next year.
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — The best major of the year? We ranked all 13 of them (with 1 still to play!)
"Our ranking of the year's best majors considers not the fame of the events or their winners or their venues, but their tingly excellence.
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