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Nelly Korda edged to a one-shot victory at the Riviera U.S. Women's Open, earning her first U.S. Open title and fourth major as she opens 2026 with two major wins and cements a potential era of dominance in the LPGA.
Nelly Korda captured her first U.S. Women's Open at Riviera, finishing 8-under 276 to win a record $12.5 million purse, her second major of the year and fourth overall, closing with a clutch birdie on 17 and a par on the final hole to seal the victory.
Nelly Korda held off Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez to win the 81st U.S. Women's Open at Riviera by one stroke, narrowly surviving a nerve-wracking 18th-hole putt that nearly slid out. She shot 2-under 69 in the final round to finish 8-under 276, claiming a $2.5 million prize from a record purse and her second consecutive major, after a windy and competitive finale.
Nelly Korda fired a 4-under 67 to finish Saturday tied for the lead with Sei Young Kim at the U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera, marking her best position heading into the final round. After a rocky start, she closed with three birdies and benefited from a grip tweak encouraged by sister Jessica, with improvement in her approach play as she chases her first U.S. Open title.
Nelly Korda posted the day’s low round with a 67 (-4) in Round 2 at Riviera, finishing with five birdies to move into the mix as Alison Lee and Ruoning Yin led at 4-under after 36 holes.
Patricia Duffy provides a full ranking of the 156-player field for the 81st U.S. Women’s Open at Riviera Country Club, with world No. 1 Nelly Korda viewed as the clear favorite after winning the Chevron Championship and another late-season title. The list spans top contenders like Jeeno Thitikul, Ruoning Yin, Hyo-joo Kim, Hannah Green, Lydia Ko, Jin-Young Ko, Yuka Saso, Celine Boutier, and Minjee Lee, and includes many amateurs denoted with (a).
Jacob Bridgeman won his first PGA Tour title at Riviera's Genesis Invitational, finishing 18-under 266 after a final-round 1-over 72 to hold off Rory McIlroy and Kurt Kitayama; a nervy par on the 18th sealed a one-shot victory as he weathered late charges from two of golf’s biggest stars.
Jacob Bridgeman won the Genesis Invitational by one stroke, finishing 18-under at Riviera to claim his first PGA Tour title in his debut, narrowly beating Rory McIlroy who shot 67; Kurt Kitayama tied for second at 17-under as Bridgeman held off late pressure on the final holes, with the finish watched by host Tiger Woods.
Rory McIlroy grabbed a five-under share of the early lead at the rain-soaked Genesis Invitational, tied with Jacob Bridgeman; Aaron Rai sat one back on four under with two holes to finish as a three-hour weather delay halted play. Scottie Scheffler struggled to five over with eight holes to complete, and the round was moved back to Riviera Country Club after last year’s relocation.
Patrick Cantlay extends his lead at the 2024 Genesis Invitational with a 6-under 65, standing at 13 under, while Tiger Woods withdraws due to illness. Jason Day, Mackenzie Hughes, and Luke List trail Cantlay. Other notable early exits include Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark, and Justin Thomas. Cantlay is the favorite to win, but Tony Finau at 45-1 odds is an intriguing pick.
Patrick Cantlay extends his lead at the 2024 Genesis Invitational with a 6-under 65, standing at 13 under, while Tiger Woods withdraws due to illness. Jason Day, Mackenzie Hughes, and Luke List trail Cantlay. Other notable early exits include Matt Fitzpatrick, Wyndham Clark, and Justin Thomas. Cantlay is the favorite to win, but Tony Finau at 45-1 odds is an intriguing pick.
Tiger Woods made his return to the PGA Tour at the Genesis Invitational, shooting a 1-over-par 72 with a mix of birdies and bogeys. His presence brought a sense of nostalgia and excitement to the event, with fans and players alike feeling the buzz. Despite some physical discomfort and rustiness, Woods expressed satisfaction with his performance and the energy of the day, leaving fans hopeful for his future outings.
The first round of the 2024 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club saw a mix of spectacular and strange performances, with Patrick Cantlay leading at 7 under. Despite a strong start, Cantlay's round took a hit towards the end, leaving him with a 64. Other contenders include Cameron Davis, Luke List, Jason Day, Jordan Spieth, and Will Zalatoris. Spieth's impressive performance has sparked excitement, while Scottie Scheffler's putting struggles continue. The updated odds favor Cantlay, Scheffler, and Spieth, with Spieth being a popular pick at 10-1.
Tiger Woods returns to the PGA Tour at the Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club, finishing the first round at 1-under and tied for 18th place. He birdied the first hole and had a mixed performance on the back nine, ultimately finishing the day at 1-over. Woods' tee time for the tournament is 12:25 p.m. ET on Thursday, and the event can be watched on the Golf Channel and CBS throughout the weekend.
Tiger Woods is set to make his PGA Tour season debut at the 2024 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California, starting Thursday. The event will be televised on the Golf Channel and CBS, with live streaming available on ESPN+. Woods will tee off at 12:25 p.m. ET on Thursday in a group with Justin Thomas and Gary Woodland, and his Friday tee time is 2:54 p.m. ET.