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- U.S. Women's Open week is underway at the legendary Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California.
- The iconic George C. Thomas design features Kikuyu grass, challenging barrancas, and the famous horseshoe-shaped greens.
- Follow tournament action, highlights, and scoring updates all week long as the world's best compete for the Harton S. Semple Trophy.
U.S. Women's Open Championship at Riviera Country Club
The U.S. Women's Open Championship is the world's premier women's major, conducted by the USGA. In 2026, the championship comes to the iconic Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California. Designed by George C. Thomas, Riviera is a Golden Age masterpiece known for its challenging Kikuyu grass, deep barrancas, and the famous horseshoe-shaped greens.
Riviera has hosted the PGA Tour's Genesis Invitational for decades and major championships including the 1948 U.S. Open, 1995 PGA Championship, and 2017 U.S. Amateur. Now it welcomes the world's best women golfers for the ultimate test of skill, strategy, and patience.
Since its founding in 1946, the U.S. Women's Open has crowned legends like Babe Zaharias, Mickey Wright, Annika Sorenstam, and Se Ri Pak. The 2026 championship at Riviera will add another unforgettable chapter to this historic major.
🏌️ Riviera Country Club Course Overview
Riviera Country Club delivers a classic Golden Age challenge — Kikuyu rough, deep barrancas, small poa annua greens, and strategic bunkering that rewards precision, creativity, and thoughtful course management.
Quick Course Overview
The 2026 U.S. Women's Open is contested at Riviera Country Club, a masterpiece by George C. Thomas. Nestled in the Santa Monica Canyon, this iconic layout demands accuracy off the tee, deft iron play, and a world-class short game.
Course Type / Conditions
- Classic Golden Age parkland design
- Kikuyu grass fairways and rough — dense and grabby
- Deep barrancas that cross multiple holes
- Small, undulating poa annua greens
What Matters Most
- Accuracy over power — narrow chutes and tree-lined corridors
- Barranca avoidance — these steep ravines punish stray shots
- Greenside creativity — tight lies and poa annua require precise chipping and putting
- Patience on the horseshoe — the 6th green is famously shaped like a U
Key Holes / Momentum Stretch
- The par-3 4th plays over a barranca to a shallow green — a classic Riviera test.
- The par-4 10th, "The Horseshoe," demands a precise approach to its unique green.
- The closing stretch (16-18) along the canyon can make or break championship hopes.
Winning Formula
- Keep the ball in play off the tee — Kikuyu rough is penal
- Excel on the drivable par-4 10th and reachable par-5s
- Master the poa annua greens — read subtle breaks and stay patient
- Embrace the strategic test — pick smart lines and avoid the barrancas
U.S. Women's Open Championship
2026 U.S. Women's Open Championship
Date: June 4-7, 2026
Location: Riviera Country Club, Pacific Palisades, California
Field: 156 players — the world's best women golfers
The ultimate test in women's golf comes to Riviera.
View Live News FeedU.S. Women's Open History (2000 - Present)
2026 U.S. Women's Open
Riviera Challenge
Riviera Country Club
USGA Women's Major Championship
$12 million purse
Winner receives Harton S. Semple Trophy
2025 U.S. Women's Open
Recent Champion
Erin Hills
USGA Women's Major
Demanding championship test
Second U.S. Women's Open title
2020s U.S. Women's Open Champions
Recent Winners
Various venues
2024: Minjee Lee
2023: Allisen Corpuz
2022: Minjee Lee
2010s U.S. Women's Open Champions
Memorable Victories
Various USGA venues
2019: Jeong-eun Lee6
2016: Brittany Lang
2014: Michelle Wie West
2000s U.S. Women's Open
Championship History
Iconic venues
2008: Inbee Park
2006: Annika Sorenstam
2003: Hilary Lunke
USGA Championship Format
Major Championship Field
156-player field
72-hole stroke play
Top 60 and ties make the cut
Open qualifying nationwide
Riviera Country Club
Pacific Palisades, California
George C. Thomas design
Iconic PGA Tour host (Genesis Invitational)
Course Details:
Par 71, ~6,500 yards (Women's Open setup)
The Riviera Challenge
Ultimate Test of Strategy
Kikuyu grass & barrancas
Narrow fairways & small poa annua greens
Deep barrancas that punish wayward shots
Demanding bunkers, tight lies, and famous horseshoe green — a true major examination
The U.S. Women's Open Championship Legacy
The U.S. Women's Open Championship is golf's ultimate women's major, conducted by the USGA since 1946. In 2026, the championship comes to the iconic Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California — a Golden Age masterpiece designed by George C. Thomas.
Riviera's Kikuyu grass, deep barrancas, and small poa annua greens demand precision, strategy, and a world-class short game. It has hosted the PGA Tour's Genesis Invitational for decades, plus the 1948 U.S. Open, 1995 PGA Championship, and 2017 U.S. Amateur.
With a $12 million purse and the iconic Harton S. Semple Trophy on the line, the 2026 U.S. Women's Open will showcase the world's best women golfers on one of America's most beloved layouts.
From Babe Zaharias to Annika Sorenstam, Se Ri Pak to Michelle Wie West — the list of U.S. Women's Open champions is a who's who of golf greatness. Riviera Country Club now adds its name to that historic legacy.