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Nelly Korda Wins 2026 U.S. Women's Open by One Stroke
Nelly Korda recorded a one-stroke victory at the 2026 U.S. Women's Open. The tournament has been held annually since 1946 and carries the largest purse on the LPGA Tour.
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Nelly Korda finished one stroke ahead of the field to claim the 2026 U.S. Women's Open title. The event is the oldest major on the LPGA schedule and has been contested every year since 1946. The first championship used a match-play format. Betsy Rawls and Mickey Wright each captured the title four times, the most by any player.
The full list of winners includes 81 tournaments through 2026.
Several victories were decided in playoffs, and one title went to an amateur. Korda’s win marks her first U.S. Women’s Open championship. The tournament purse is the largest in women’s professional golf.
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