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Nelly Korda wins US Open ahead of Charley Hull to claim second consecutive major

Nelly Korda wins US Open ahead of Charley Hull to claim second consecutive major

Summary

Nelly Korda won the US Women’s Open golf tournament, her second major win in a row and the fourth major title of her career. She finished with a score of eight-under par, beating Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez by one shot in a close competition held at Riviera.

Key Facts

  • Nelly Korda won the US Women’s Open with a final score of eight-under par.
  • She narrowly won by one shot over Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez.
  • Korda’s final putt on the 18th hole was a tricky short putt that barely dropped in.
  • This is Korda’s second major win in a row and her fourth major title overall.
  • The tournament had a record prize pool of $12.5 million, with Korda earning $2.5 million.
  • Korda had a strong season with three wins and three second-place finishes before this victory.
  • The US Women’s Open was held at Riviera for the first time.
  • The final round saw windy conditions and multiple players close to the lead, but Korda played steadily without a bogey on the back nine.
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