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 seized a share of the lead at the U.S. Women’s Open with her second straight 4-under 67 at Riviera.

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.

There is no age limit to play in the US Women's Open, with the youngest-ever qualifiers famously being 11-year-old Lucy Li (2014) and 12-year-old Lexi Thompson (2007). This year, a record-tying 1,897 players attempted to qualify for the prestigious championship, with any hopeful amateur required to possess a USGA Handicap Index no higher than 2.4.

Jennifer Kupcho made seven birdies on an unforgiving Riviera for a 5-under 66 and a one-shot lead over Sei Young Kim in the opening round of the 81st U.S. Women’s Open.

How much will the US Women's Open champion make? Breaking down the purse and payouts for the major at Riviera Country Club.

Nelly Korda won the US Women's Open, rolling in a clutch birdie putt at the 17th hole to break free of a crowded leaderboard and triumph by one stroke at Riviera Country Club.

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.