Nelly Korda wins the 81st U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club, securing her fourth major title and a second consecutive major victory. Multiple outlets describe the decisive moment as Korda sinks a final putt on the 18th green—about 2 feet to a little over 2 feet—after it lip-outs and narrowly holds its line before dropping for the win. Coverage emphasizes the closeness and pressure of the finish, with reports noting the putt nearly miss-turning or spinning out of the cup.
CBS Sports and others frame the victory as a further step in Korda’s rapidly growing major record, with her major wins accumulating quickly across a small span of tournaments. Golf.com also notes the broader context of attention around the event, including a large television audience, and points to what follows after the win. Newsweek adds that Korda immediately reacts to the winning putt, underscoring the drama of the closing stroke. Across sources, the common thread is a narrow but decisive putt that delivers the championship.
