Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul prepare for US Women's Open at Riviera
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 11:44 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The 81st US Women's Open begins Thursday at Riviera Country Club, featuring top-ranked Nelly Korda and second-ranked Jeeno Thitikul. Korda aims for her fourth major title after winning the Chevron Championship earlier this year and has never captured a US Women's Open. Jeeno, seeking her first major victory, is focused on patience and consistency during the competition, inspired by Korda's dedication to practice. The tournament includes 156 players competing for a prize purse of $12 million.
- •Nelly Korda pursues her first US Women's Open title.
- •Jeeno Thitikul aims for her first major championship.
- •The tournament features a $12 million purse.
- •Korda's best finish at the US Women's Open was second last year.
- •Competition takes place at the prestigious Riviera Country Club.
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — No.1 Korda, No.2 Jeeno chase US Women's Open title
"Top-ranked Nelly Korda chases a lifelong dream and Thailand's second-ranked Jeeno Thitikul seeks her first major title when the 81st US Women's Open begins on Thursday at Riviera Country Club."It would have been a lifelong dream, but there's more chances."
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