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Korda Favored as U.S. Women’s Open Opens at Riviera

A victory would give Korda the one major she lacks and place her one title from a career Grand Slam at Riviera’s first U.S. Women’s Open with a $12 million purse.

Nelly Korda of the United States tees off on the seventh hole during the third round of the Kroger Queen City Championship at Maketewah Country Club in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 16, 2026, in this Getty Images file photo. (Yonhap)
Aug 21, 2025; Mississauga, Ontario, CAN; Nelly Korda plays her tee shot at the third hole during first round play at the CPKC Women's Open golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images
Dec 18, 2022; Orlando, Florida, USA; Annika Sorenstam Walks up to the fourth tee box during the final round of the PNC Championship golf tournament at Ritz Carlton Golf Club Grande Lakes Orlando Course. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview

  • Nelly Korda enters the tournament as the overwhelming favorite after three wins and multiple runner-up finishes in 2026 and will try to capture her first U.S. Women’s Open title.
  • Korda is scheduled to play the first two rounds alongside Hyo Joo Kim and Hannah Green in a marquee grouping that highlights a deep 156-player field.
  • Riviera Country Club is hosting the U.S. Women’s Open for the first time and presents a stern test with penal rough and fast greens that reward precision and patience.
  • Michelle Wie West is using her final exemption to make a one-time return to competition at Riviera with her husband Jonnie West caddying for her.
  • The $12 million purse and Korda’s recent form raise immediate stakes for season-long milestones and Solheim Cup selection with Korda already named the first U.S. qualifier.