Women’s golf showcases talent at U.S. Women’s Open and Curtis Cup in L.A
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 10:16 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The U.S. Women’s Open begins Thursday at Riviera Golf Club in Pacific Palisades, California, featuring the world's top female golfers. Following the open, the Curtis Cup will take place at Bel-Air Country Club, highlighting the best women’s amateurs from the U.S. and Great Britain. Shannon Rouillard of the USGA emphasizes the unique setup of the courses, aiming to present them in a way that honors their classic designs while enhancing competitive play. The back-to-back events mark a significant moment for women’s golf in Los Angeles, coinciding with increased visibility and primetime coverage on NBC.
- •The U.S. Women’s Open starts June 8 at Riviera Golf Club.
- •The Curtis Cup will feature the U.S. and GB&I amateurs next week.
- •Riviera will demand unique strategic play adjustments for female competitors.
- •NBC will air the weekend coverage in primetime.
- 10:16 AMYahoo Sports — From Riviera to Bel-Air, women’s golf is having a golden hour in Los Angeles
"The exact moment that triggered this realization escapes me. Was it on the cart ride back to the Riveria clubhouse, in the heart of a particularly golden hour, watching a well-known Hollywood actor politely beg his way past the rare door closed to him? Or was it some 16 hours later, as I stood on the first tee box at Bel-Air, and looked out over the fairway below me and the Los Angeles skyline in the distance? Perhaps it was at some point during the USGA media day circuit — 36 holes over two day
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