Nelly Korda enters the US Women's Open in excellent form, having captured the season-opening Tournament of Champions and posted runner-up finishes in her subsequent three events. The world No 1 already claimed her second Chevron Championship this year and finished no worse than tied-eighth in 10 of her last 11 worldwide starts. Riviera Country Club, making its debut as a women's major venue, rewards big hitters like Korda who ranks seventh in driving distance.

England pins hopes on ending a seven-year major drought, with five representatives including Charley Hull and Lottie Woad. Hull previously finished runner-up at this event in 2023, while Woad captured her last LPGA start at the Kroger Queen City Championship. However, Mimi Rhodes arrives with four missed cuts in her last six starts, and Bronte Law returns after progressing through Final Qualifying.

Solheim Cup implications add extra motivation for European hopefuls. Hull and Chiara Tamburlini currently hold automatic spots via LET points, with Celine Boutier securing her place through world rankings after her ShopRite LPGA Classic victory. Past major champions Minjee Lee and Lydia Ko join rising star Jeeno Thitikul in challenging for the Harton S Semple Trophy. Sky Sports provides eight hours of live coverage daily through Saturday.

Riviera's par-three sixth hole features a bunker positioned directly in the green center, creating unique challenges. The course previously hosted men's US Opens and PGA Championships, making this inaugural women's major appearance highly anticipated. Korda will look to improve on last year's tied runner-up finish behind Maja Stark.