Nelly Korda wins US Women's Open
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The star golfer shot a 2-under 69 to win the 81st U.S. Women's Open on Sunday, finishing eight strokes under par for the tournament. That was just enough to edge out Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez, who each finished seven under.
Nelly Korda’s first U.S. Open win is the fourth major victory of her career, and she claimed it with a steady 2-under 69 in the final round.
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World No 1 Korda wins US Women’s Open golf championship
Nelly Korda’s birdie at the 17th proved decisive as she edged a crowded leaderboard to win by one stroke at Riviera Country Club.
There is no age limit to play in the US Women's Open, with the youngest-ever qualifiers famously being 11-year-old Lucy Li (2014) and 12-year-old Lexi Thompson (2007). This year, a record-tying 1,897 players attempted to qualify for the prestigious championship, with any hopeful amateur required to possess a USGA Handicap Index no higher than 2.4.
Nelly Korda ditched custom LeBron James golf shoes mid-round at the U.S. Women's Open after they were reportedly too loose and affected her swing.
Jennifer Kupcho made seven birdies on an unforgiving Riviera for a 5-under 66 and a one-shot lead over Sei Young Kim in the opening round of the 81st U.S. Women’s Open.
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