Jeon In-ji Finishes Fourth at U.S. Women's Open; Nelly Korda Claims Second Major Title

By Kang Sang Heon Posted : June 8, 2026, 10:12 Updated : June 8, 2026, 10:12
Jeon In-ji's bid for her fourth major title was thwarted by world No. 1 Nelly Korda of the U.S. [Photo: Yonhap News, Reuters]
 
Jeon In-ji's attempt to win her fourth major title was unsuccessful as she finished fourth at the 81st U.S. Women's Open, held at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. On June 8, she shot a final round of 1-under par 70, with four birdies and three bogeys.

With a total score of 6-under par 278, Jeon finished two strokes behind winner Korda, who ended at 8-under par 276.

Jeon has demonstrated her strength in major tournaments, having won three of her four LPGA Tour titles in such events. After starting the final round tied for third, she seemed poised to capture her first major title since the 2022 Women's PGA Championship. However, she made bogeys on the 12th and 13th holes, and another on the 18th, which dashed her hopes.

Despite not winning, Jeon achieved her best finish of the season, marking her second top-10 finish and earning $585,535.

Kim Sei-young, who entered the final round tied for the lead, struggled with a score of 1-over par 72, finishing with a total of 5-under par 279 in fifth place. Kim, a 14-time LPGA Tour winner, was seeking her second major title since the 2020 KPMG Women's PGA Championship. However, she lost two strokes in the final round, hindering her chances for victory.

This marks Kim's fourth top-10 finish of the season.
 
World No. 1 Nelly Korda has won both the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women's Open this year. [Photo: Yonhap News, Reuters]
 
Korda's victory at the U.S. Women's Open follows her win at the Chevron Championship in April, marking her first triumph at this event. She received a winner's prize of $2.5 million. This is the first time since 2023 that an American has won the U.S. Women's Open.

Yoo Hyun-jo, who won the KLPGA Tour Player of the Year and scoring average awards last year, had a tough day, finishing with a total score of 4-over par 288, tied for 34th place after losing seven strokes.



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