World number one Nelly Korda captured her first US Women's Open title at the Riviera Country Club in Los Angeles, edging England’s Charley Hull by a single stroke. Korda turned a 69—two‑under‑par—to finish eight under for the tournament. The victory marks the fourth major win of her career and her second straight triumph of the season.

Hull entered the final round seven strokes back, yet her 65 in the third round tied the lowest 36‑hole total in US Women's Open history. A four‑under‑par 67 on day four brought her to seven under, but a missed putt on the back nine and windy conditions left her one shot shy of the champion.

Korda’s decisive birdie on the 17th and a 34‑inch par putt at the finish settled the contest. The win boosts her world ranking and cements her status as a dominant force early in the season. Hull’s repeated runner‑up finishes highlight a pattern, but the championship’s pressure proved too much this time for the competitors.

The Riviera Country Club, steeped in history, saw its record‑breaking 65 mirrored by Hull’s earlier round, yet Korda’s composure under pressure sealed victory. Fans celebrated her back‑to‑back majors, while Hull expressed frustration at another second place. The championship outcome will shape the trajectory of both players as the season progresses.