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Nelly Korda secures 2026 U.S. Women’s Open with dramatic final putt

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 12:41 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Nelly Korda secures 2026 U.S. Women’s Open with dramatic final putt
Summary

Nelly Korda won the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club, clinching the title with a par putt from two feet, 10 inches on the 72nd hole that nearly lip out. This victory marks Korda's fourth major title and her second this year, following her win at the Chevron Championship in April. After the putt dropped, Korda celebrated her one-stroke victory over Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez. She is now eligible for the Hall of Fame and aims for a Career Grand Slam with three more majors available this year. Korda expressed disbelief over the putt but plans to laugh about it in the future.

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  • •Korda faced a par putt on the 72nd hole to win.
  • •She secured the title by one stroke over Hull and Lopez.
  • •This is Korda's fourth major and second major win of 2026.
  • •Korda is now eligible for the Hall of Fame with 25 points.
  • •She is aiming for a Career Grand Slam with three majors left this year.
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  • 12:41 AMYahoo Sports — Watch Nelly Korda's winning putt nearly lip out before dropping to secure the 2026 U.S. Women's Open
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Nelly Korda can laugh about her putt on the 72nd hole now—but it left everyone watching it in disbelief

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