Nelly Korda wins the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club with a final-putt finish that leaves little margin for error. Multiple reports describe how Korda’s winning stroke comes from only a few feet on the 18th green, with the ball dropping after it lip in for victory. One outlet places the putt at about 2 feet, while another characterizes it as a 2.5-foot par putt; another report notes the putt spans roughly two feet, 10 inches. The results are consistent that the putt nearly turns away from the hole before dropping, creating a tense end to the championship.
The win gives Korda a fourth major title and secures a second consecutive major victory, according to the coverage. Reports also highlight the immediacy of Korda’s reaction to the winning moment, describing the stress of the putt and her response right after the ball falls. With a large television audience noted by one source, the victory is framed as a significant moment for the LPGA, while emphasizing the core fact that Korda secures the championship with the final putt on the closing hole.
