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Swedish golfer Maja Stark won her first major title at the U.S. Women’s Open, finishing two shots ahead of Nelly Korda, with a final score of 7-under 281, marking her as the third Swede to win the event.
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.
Nelly Korda shot a 5-under 67 in Round 2 of the US Women's Open, making seven birdies and moving up the leaderboard, as she aims for her first win of the year. She improved her putting and iron play, positioning herself well for the weekend.
Nelly Korda made seven birdies and shot a 5-under 67 in Round 2 of the U.S. Women's Open, moving up the leaderboard and tying for second place as play was suspended due to weather. She improved her putting performance and is aiming for her first win of the year in this major tournament.
Charley Hull became a viral sensation at the US Women's Open after being photographed smoking a cigarette while signing an autograph. Despite finishing 10 strokes behind the winner, Hull's candid moments with fans and her humorous responses gained her significant attention and 70,000 new Instagram followers. Hull admitted she smokes when stressed, although she dislikes the habit.
LPGA Tour star Charley Hull went viral after a video of her smoking a cigarette while signing autographs at the U.S. Women's Open led to a humorous pick-up attempt from a male fan. Despite finishing tied for 19th in the tournament, Hull became a fan favorite due to the incident.
Yuka Saso made history by winning her second U.S. Women's Open, becoming the youngest golfer with two titles at 22 years old. Representing Japan, she surged from a three-stroke deficit with four birdies on the back nine to finish at 4-under 276, securing a three-shot victory over Hinako Shibuno. Saso's win marks her fourth professional victory and the first U.S. Women's Open title for a Japanese player.
Yuka Saso won the US Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club, marking her second victory in the tournament and her first representing Japan. Saso, who previously won in 2021 under the Philippine flag, delivered a strong performance on the back nine to secure a three-shot victory. The win was emotionally significant for Saso, as it allowed her to honor both her Filipina mother and Japanese father.
Yuka Saso, 22, won her second U.S. Women's Open title at Lancaster Country Club, becoming the youngest two-time champion in the event's history. Representing Japan, Saso's victory came after a three-year winless period, highlighted by a final round charge and a 3-shot win. She earned $2.4 million from the $12 million purse, the largest in women's golf.
Yuka Saso won her second U.S. Women's Open title at Lancaster Country Club, overcoming an early four-putt and finishing with a 2-under 68. At 22, she is the youngest player to win two U.S. Women's Open championships. Saso, who represents Japan, finished three shots ahead of Hinako Shibuno. Despite challenges, including a double bogey, Saso's strong back-nine performance secured her victory.
Minjee Lee, Wichanee Meechai, and Andrea Lee are tied at the top of the leaderboard at the U.S. Women's Open, each sitting at 5-under par entering the final round. Despite the absence of world No. 1 Nelly Korda, the competition remains fierce, with Minjee Lee making a notable eagle on the 7th hole. The challenging Lancaster Country Club course has tested many top players, but the trio has managed to stay ahead, setting up an exciting finish.
The U.S. Women's Open at Lancaster Country Club has proven to be an exceptionally tough test, with an 8-over-par cut line and only four players under par through two rounds. The challenging course setup, emphasizing the classic architectural elements of the William Flynn design, has led to high scores and numerous bogeys, double bogeys, and worse. The tournament has seen many top players miss the cut, highlighting the difficulty and fairness of the course. The USGA's approach to the setup has been praised for its execution, making the championship a true test of both mental and physical endurance.
Lexi Thompson made an emotional exit from the US Women's Open after failing to make the cut, marking the end of her full-time schedule at age 29. Despite her struggles, she expressed gratitude for her career and the support from fans, while planning to continue playing for the rest of the year and aiming for a spot in the Solheim Cup.