Sweden's Maja Stark won her first major golf title at the US Women's Open, held at Erin Hills, finishing with a 7-under 281, and became the sixth Swede to win a women's major. Stark's relaxed approach and key putts helped her hold off top contenders like Nelly Korda, and she credited her caddie for keeping her loose. The victory earned her $2.4 million and marked a significant milestone in her career.
Maja Stark won her first major at the 2025 U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills, holding her lead through the final round to secure a two-shot victory and a $2.4 million prize, marking her breakthrough in a tournament featuring top players like Nelly Korda.
Nelly Korda overcame a challenging front nine with a 40 to finish strong at the US Women's Open, making crucial birdies on the final holes to stay in contention and seek her first win of the season and her first US Women's Open title.