he U.S. Women's Open is solely conducted by the USGA. This event began in 1946 and is the longest-running tournament currently on the LPGA Tour. It is one of the LPGA's five major championships. In 2026, Nelly Korda sank a dramatic par putt on the 18th hole to win the 81st U.S. Women's Open by one stroke over Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez, securing her fourth career major title.