Sweden's Maja Stark wins U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills for first major championship STEVE MEGARGEE AP Sports Writer Jun 2, 2025 Jun 2, 2025 Updated Jul 3, 2026 × 'It felt like I could control anything' - Maja Stark, Women's U.S. Open champion Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save ERIN — Maja Stark had lost her confidence heading into the U.S. Women's Open.kAmw6C 564:D:@? E@ DE@A H@CCJ:?8 23@FE E92E DA2C<65 96C E@ E96 3:886DE E:E=6 :? H@>6?VD 8@=7]k^AmkAm%96 ad\J62C\@=5 $H656 D9@E 2? 6G6?\A2C fa @? $F?52J 2?5 DE2J65 29625 2== 52J] w6C 7@FC\52J E@E2= @7 f\F?56C ag` 2E tC:? w:==D =67E 96C EH@ DEC@<6D 29625 @7 E@A\C2?<65 }6==J z@C52 2?5 y2A2?’D #:@ %2<652]k^AmkAm“x E9:?< E92E x ;FDE DE@AA65 ECJ:?8 E@ 4@?EC@= 6G6CJE9:?8[ 2?5 x ;FDE <:?5 @7 =6E 6G6CJE9:?8 92AA6? 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Related to this story 'It felt like I could control anything' - Maja Stark, Women's U.S. Open champion 'It felt like I could control anything' - Maja Stark, Women's U.S. Open champion Photos: Sweden's Maja Stark celebrates U.S. Women's Open win at Erin Hills Maja Stark overcame her nerves at the U.S. Women's Open in Erin, just northwest of Milwaukee, as she achieved a major career milestone on Sund… Maja Stark avoids mistakes to lead by 1 at U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills Maja Stark shot a 2-under 70 to give her a 7-under 209 total and a one-shot advantage over Julia Lopez Ramirez of Spain heading into the final… Mao Saigo leads US Women's Open at Erin Hills as she seeks 2nd major title of year Mao Saigo shot a 6-under 66 on Friday and at 8-under 136 has a three-stroke lead over a group of six led by top-ranked Nelly Korda. 6 tied for 1st-round lead at 4-under in US Women's Open at Erin Hills Erin Hills’ difficulty often is based on the strength of the wind, and it was relatively calm early Thursday. Stronger winds are expected Friday. Nelly Korda seeking first title of 2025 at US Women's Open at Erin Hills in Wisconsin Nelly Korda says she has learned the value of patience during a season in which titles haven’t come as easily as they did for her a year earlier. Area hopefuls vying for a spot embody spirit of U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills A DeForest High School sophomore and a mom from Waunakee are among the women with local ties trying to compete for the top prize in women's golf. 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'It felt like I could control anything' - Maja Stark, Women's U.S. Open champion 'It felt like I could control anything' - Maja Stark, Women's U.S. Open champion
Photos: Sweden's Maja Stark celebrates U.S. Women's Open win at Erin Hills Maja Stark overcame her nerves at the U.S. Women's Open in Erin, just northwest of Milwaukee, as she achieved a major career milestone on Sund…
Maja Stark avoids mistakes to lead by 1 at U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills Maja Stark shot a 2-under 70 to give her a 7-under 209 total and a one-shot advantage over Julia Lopez Ramirez of Spain heading into the final…
Mao Saigo leads US Women's Open at Erin Hills as she seeks 2nd major title of year Mao Saigo shot a 6-under 66 on Friday and at 8-under 136 has a three-stroke lead over a group of six led by top-ranked Nelly Korda.
6 tied for 1st-round lead at 4-under in US Women's Open at Erin Hills Erin Hills’ difficulty often is based on the strength of the wind, and it was relatively calm early Thursday. Stronger winds are expected Friday.
Nelly Korda seeking first title of 2025 at US Women's Open at Erin Hills in Wisconsin Nelly Korda says she has learned the value of patience during a season in which titles haven’t come as easily as they did for her a year earlier.
Area hopefuls vying for a spot embody spirit of U.S. Women's Open at Erin Hills A DeForest High School sophomore and a mom from Waunakee are among the women with local ties trying to compete for the top prize in women's golf.
