World No. 1 Nelly Korda and 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA champion Sei Young Kim share the lead at 6-under-par 207 heading into the final round of the 81st U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally at The Riviera Country Club.
Korda and Kim hold a one-stroke advantage over 2015 U.S. Women’s Open champion In Gee Chun and 2022 Chevron Championship winner Jennifer Kupcho, setting up a final-day leaderboard featuring four major champions at the top.
A tightly packed leaderboard emerged through 36 holes of the 81st U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally, with Alison Lee and Ruoning Yin sharing the lead at 4-under-par 138 at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Lee, competing on a deferred maternity leave exemption after the birth of her son, Levi, 13 months ago, followed an opening-round 70 with a 3-under 68. Yin, the 2023 KPMG Women’s PGA champion, posted a second consecutive 69.
Jennifer Kupcho carded a 5-under-par 66 on Thursday to take the first-round lead at the 81st U.S. Women’s Open Presented by Ally at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif.
Kupcho, a four-time LPGA Tour winner and 2022 Chevron Championship winner, opened with three consecutive birdies and added a near-ace on the par-3 16th to finish one stroke ahead of 2020 KPMG Women’s PGA champion Sei Young Kim.
Odyssey’s new line of Ai-Dual putters features their latest and greatest Ai-Dual insert which delivers speed consistency across the face, incredible forward roll up and down the face, and amazing feel.
And now it’s available in the Tour-proven Cruiser design for more stability in the putting stroke.
From early tee times to work trips and weekends away, this year’s Vessel Golf Father’s Day collection focuses on products designed to move with him.
Thoughtfully engineered and built from premium materials, these are gifts that blend performance, craftsmanship, and everyday utility on and off the course.
The winner of my Club Champion Putter Fitting and custom built putter giveaway in April had as great a fitting experience as I think anyone can have. And the results he's been experiencing with his new putter have been legitimately game changing.
Chris (@CDelpra7 on X) was fit at the Club Champion studio in Warrensville Heights, Ohio and he was like the proverbial kid in a candy store. Chris and his fitter Mike absolutely geeked out on all things putter fitting and as Chris is about to tell you the entire experience was incredibly educational and rewarding.
The USGA today announced a comprehensive suite of digital offerings for the 81st U.S. Women's Open Presented by Ally, giving fans around the world new ways to follow every shot, every round and every player at The Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, Calif., June 4-7.
“We want every fan, wherever they are, to feel the weight of what happens at Riviera this week,” said Jon Podany, chief championships officer, USGA. “We’re excited to provide a more personalized experience and enhanced ways to showcase every player in the field along with better demonstrating how they are playing the famed Riviera course.”
L.A.B. Golf, renowned for pioneering Lie Angle Balance (L.A.B.) technology in putting, has officially unveiled the next model in their
revolutionary lineup of putters, VZN.1i. VZN.1i combines Lie Angle Balance technology with alignment through geometry, giving golfers clear aim and added confidence on the greens.
VZN.1i was created with one goal in mind – optimizing alignment. The head is specifically designed to show where the face is pointed and intentionally positioned to help lock in on the target line, leading to improved aim and accuracy.
Wilson Golf has launched he special edition DUO Soft Stars and Stripes balls just in time for the 4th of July.
The balls feature a red, white, and blue TRK360 alignment aid, with the classic DUO Soft logo bookended by blue stars. And on the front, the classic Wilson script logo is in red with the shield and player number in blue, while the packaging incorporates a rippling American flag to really stand out in stores.
Turtleson Apparel has released their officially licensed 126th U.S. Open collection.
With a number of best-sellers, Turtleson's 126th U.S. Open collection features items that are a must have for the golf and U.S. Open fans in your life.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced tee times for the first two rounds of the 2026 U.S. Women's Open Championship Presented by Ally, Thursday (June 4) and Friday (June 5), at 6,699-yard, par 71 Riviera Country Club.
The U.S. Women's Open is a 72-hole, stroke-play competition. A field of 156 players will play 18 holes of stroke play on June 4 and 5, after which the field will be reduced to the low 60 scores and ties. Those player smaking the cut will play 18 holes on June 6 and 7. If there is a tie upon the completion of 72 holes, a two-hole aggregate playoff will immediately follow. If this playoff results in a tie, the tied players will immediately continue continue to play off hole-by-hole until the winner is determined.
The 81st U.S. Women’s Open Championship Presented by Ally kicks off next week at Riviera Country Club and will be and the sixth Championship to be conducted in the state of California.
There are 155 golfers in the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open (one spot is currently being held for the winner of the ShopRite LPGA powered by Wakefern), and here’s a closer look at who’s in the field and the Championship history.
The new Odyssey S2S TRI-HOT Black Putters incorporate all the great technologies, features, and benefits of the S2S TRI-HOT putters in a stunning black finish for golfers who prefer a more understated look.
The center-shafted models move significant weight under the topline and allowing for our forward CG and hosel position. The SB (Single Bend) shaft shifts the hosel toward the heel, providing a traditional appearance and an unobstructed view of the sightline while maintaining zero torque performance.
VESSEL, the leader in luxury performance golf bags and accessories, today announced the launch of the Sunday IV, the newest generation of its acclaimed Sunday bag collection.
Thoughtfully redesigned for golfers who prefer to walk the course, practice with intention, or carry only what they need, the Sunday IV pairs lightweight performance with the premium materials, purposeful organization, and refined craftsmanship that have become hallmarks of the VESSEL brand.
Motocaddy, the world’s leading electric caddy brand, announced today that all five players from Grand Canyon University, including the individual winner Nixon Lauritzen, used its electric caddies en route to victory at the Golfweek Men’s National Golf Invitational (NGI) over the weekend.
The three-round stroke-play event, held at Ak-Chin Southern Dunes in Maricopa, Arizona, saw the GCU team put its trust in the award-winning Motocaddy electric caddy range to help secure a record-breaking victory in the men’s NGI. The team carded a staggering three-round total of 812 (-52) to beat the previous tournament record by 10 strokes.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) today announced the launch of the pilot phase for Rules AI, its innovative, first-of-its-kind technology designed to make the Rules of Golf more accessible and understandable for golfers everywhere.
The development of Rules AI was supported by the USGA’s long-standing professional services provider, Deloitte. Deloitte played a critical role in the process, helping the USGA to develop, navigate and build the backend behind the technology solution.
Just in time for one of golf’s biggest stages, Srixon is bringing patriotic style and major championship energy to the course with the launch of its new All-American collection.
The collection is a bold, limited edition lineup inspired by the spirit and the pride of summer golf in America.
The United States Golf Association (USGA) has announced that Southern Hills Country Club, in Tulsa, Okla., will host the 2036 U.S. Mid-Amateur, 2039 U.S. Girls’ Junior and 2044 U.S. Amateur Championships. These championships will mark the 11th, 12th and 13th USGA championships contested at this historic venue, including its third U.S. Amateur.
"Southern Hills has a long history as host of golf’s biggest championships, and we’re pleased to be returning to this storied venue in the decades to come," said Mark Hill, USGA managing director, Championships. "Our relationship with Southern Hills spans more than 80 years, and the club’s dedication to excellence gives us every reason to extend it further. We know they will once again create an outstanding experience for players, fans and the Tulsa community."
Luxury Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma has been acquired by Howsam Capital, following a sale by Chairman Frank van Wezel.
Effective immediately, the acquisition sees Howsam Capital,led by Chairman Ryan Howsam, take full ownership of the global brand’s assets across all international markets.