There's a record purse on offer at the marquee event of women's golf, where players are looking to emulate the success of Maja Stark a year ago

The star golfer shot a 2-under 69 to win the 81st U.S. Women's Open on Sunday, finishing eight strokes under par for the tournament. That was just enough to edge out Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez, who each finished seven under.

Nelly Korda pipped Charley Hull to the US Women’s Open title at Riviera on Sunday. It was yet another heartbreaking defeat for Hull, who produced some truly sensational golf over the weekend in Pacific Palisades.

Watch the US Women's Open as the world's best players compete in women's golf's second Major of 2026 at Riviera Country Club this week, with all the details here on TV coverage and live streaming. Alison Lee and Ruoning Yin share the halfway lead on 4 under, but eight players are within one stroke of the lead.

The US Women's Open kicks off Thursday, with the best golfers in the world vying for the prestigious championship.

Nelly Korda claimed a one-shot victory over Gaby Lopez and Charley Hull at the US Womens Open; Hull now has five runner-up finishes in majors without claiming the elusive victory and ending Englands w

Gaby Lopez reacts after making her shot for par on the 18th hole during