Korda edges Hull to win US Women's Open amid major title pursuit
Sky Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 5:05 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Nelly Korda claimed her fourth major title with a one-shot victory over Gaby Lopez and Charley Hull at the US Women's Open in June 2026. Hull finished tied for second, marking her fifth runner-up finish in major championships. Despite falling short once again, Hull demonstrated a strong performance, including a third-round 65, her best in majors. Former major champion Karen Stupples expressed confidence that Hull will eventually secure a major title, suggesting she is likely to contend again at Royal Lytham later this summer.
- •Korda won the US Women's Open at Riviera Country Club.
- •Hull finished tied for second with Gaby Lopez.
- •Hull had a third-round score of 65, the lowest of her major career.
- •Stupples believes Hull will win a major title soon.
- •The next major is at Royal Lytham later this summer.
"Former AIG Women's Open champion Karen Stupples has "no doubt" Charley Hull will end her wait for an elusive major title and would relish a "dream" rivalry between the Englishwoman and Nelly Korda.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
Golf•Jun 9, 2026, 9:15 AMNordqvist: Great battle coming for Team Europe's Solheim Cup spots- Golf•Jun 9, 2026, 3:23 AMFormer BYU golfer Zac Blair qualifies to play in U.S. Open for 3rd straight year
- PGA Tour•Jun 9, 2026, 2:52 AMDeSales grad Vaughn Harber, an OSU sophomore, qualifies to U.S. Open
- Golf•Jun 9, 2026, 2:49 AMDude just finished freshman year at Tennessee, qualifies for U.S. Open, has no idea U.S. Open is next week
- LPGA•Jun 9, 2026, 2:35 AMNelly Korda's risky grip change paid off - but she wouldn't recommend it
- Golf•Jun 9, 2026, 2:27 AMI tried Ping's eye-tracking glasses - and they blew my mind
