Nelly Korda Dominates – USWO Win, Solheim Spot, Grand Slam Chase
Key Questions
Who won the 2026 US Women's Open?
Nelly Korda claimed the title at Riviera Country Club. She earned a record $2.5 million winner's share from the $2.5 million purse.
What achievements has Nelly Korda secured in 2026?
Korda leads the Rolex ANNIKA Major Award standings, is nearing the LPGA Hall of Fame, and secured the first automatic Solheim Cup spot. She also tops the Vare Trophy and money lists.
How did Nelly Korda perform at the 2026 Amundi Evian Championship?
Korda missed the cut for the first time in two years after opening with a 74. This contrasted with her dominant USWO victory earlier in the season.
What is the current state of the rivalry between Nelly Korda and Haeran Ryu?
Both players have won two majors in 2026, marking the first LPGA season with two multiple-major winners. Ryu is closing the gap in the ANNIKA Major Award race after back-to-back victories.
What ESPY nominations did Nelly Korda receive?
Korda was nominated for two ESPY Awards, including Best Athlete in Women's Sports. She and Jeeno Thitikul were highlighted by the LPGA for the honors.
What do the latest Solheim Cup standings show?
Nelly Korda leads the standings through July 12. The list also features players like Angel Yin, Jennifer Kupcho, and others vying for automatic qualification.
How are the Vare Trophy and Rolex rankings shaping up?
Korda leads the Vare Trophy with a 68.68 average, while Haeran Ryu sits second at 69.4. In Rolex rankings after Evian, the two players are neck-and-neck at the top.
What historical context surrounds the 2026 major winners?
The season features two players with multiple majors each for the first time in LPGA history. One major remains, intensifying the ANNIKA Major Award competition.
Nelly Korda won the 2026 US Women's Open at Riviera (record $2.5M prize). She leads Rolex ANNIKA Major Award standings, nears Hall of Fame, and locked first Solheim spot. At Evian, she missed the cut for the first time in two years, opening with 74. Solheim Cup standings through July 12 show Korda leading. Vare Trophy standings through July 12 show Korda leading, but Haeran Ryu is closing in after back-to-back majors. A short game highlight clip from Evian circulated. The season now features a rivalry with Haeran Ryu, as both have two majors in 2026, making it the first LPGA season with two multiple-major winners. LPGA tweeted about Nelly and Haeran making history together. Rolex rankings updated after Evian show Nelly and Haeran neck and neck. Korda and Jeeno Thitikul have been nominated for ESPY Awards (Best Athlete, Women's Sport); a recent LPGA tweet reminded fans they are up for ESPYs tonight. The ANNIKA Major Award race is heating up with one major left.