2026 U.S. Women's Open: Riviera Country Club & The Championship Test
Championship Heritage
Explore the legacy of the U.S. Women's Open, the world's most prestigious major in women's golf, now contested at iconic Riviera Country Club.
View HistoryRiviera Strategy
Kikuyu grass, barrancas, and the famous par-3 6th hole demand precision. Get our caddie breakdown of this classic design.
Virtual Course TourTournament Highlights
Watch dramatic finishes, clutch putts, and the best shots from the 2026 U.S. Women's Open.
Watch HighlightsTournament Details
Dates: June 4 – 7, 2026
Location: Pacific Palisades, California, USA
Format: 72-hole stroke play
Championship Facts
Defending Champion: Yuka Saso (2025)
Field: 156 players (LPGA / International)
Purse: $12 million (record-high)
About the Event
The U.S. Women's Open heads to historic Riviera Country Club. This classic George Thomas design features kikuyu grass, iconic bunkering, and the dramatic barranca that winds through several holes.
2026 U.S. Women's Open: Riviera Country Club Championship Preview
Watch the official championship preview below, then follow live news as the drama unfolds on the iconic Los Angeles layout.
CaddyBytes 🏆 2026 U.S. Women's Open Preview: Riviera Country Club provides a stern test with its demanding kikuyu rough, undulating poa annua greens, and the famous barranca that snakes through the property. This major asks players to shape shots and manage risk. Our preview highlights the classic par-71 layout, including the iconic short par-3 6th hole and the challenging finishing stretch.
Past champions include Annika Sorenstam, Se Ri Pak, and Inbee Park. Expect a world-class field battling for the biggest purse in women's golf. Our live news feed brings breaking stories, weather updates, and leaderboard shifts directly from Pacific Palisades.
Official USGA U.S. Women's Open course preview. Source: USGA / LPGA.