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Official USGA and LPGA materials checked on June 3 frame Riviera as both a proper championship test and part of a larger strategy to put the U.S. Women's Open on golf's most recognizable stages. That is exactly the right play.
Official USGA and LPGA materials checked on June 2 say the 2026 U.S. Women's Open brings 1,897 accepted entries, all of the top 25 players in the world, 11 past champions, and a first-time Riviera test that should feel properly demanding.
Official LPGA coverage from May 31 says Celine Boutier closed in 66 to finish 12-under, beat Arpichaya Yubol by one, and grab a second ShopRite title four days before the U.S. Women's Open.
Official LPGA coverage on May 30 said Soo Bin Joo shot 68 in difficult wind to reach 8 under and open a four-shot lead heading into the final round of the 2026 ShopRite LPGA powered by Wakefern.
The USGA's May 29 broadcast release says the 2026 U.S. Women's Open will get nearly 100 hours of coverage across NBC, USA Network, Peacock, NBCSN, and Golf Channel, plus daily featured groups.
Michelle Wie West's return and Yani Tseng's special exemption add real intrigue to Riviera, but the 2026 U.S. Women's Open should be sold on its current stars and field depth first.
Riviera, Michelle Wie West's return, a loaded field, and fresh USGA investment signals have all lined up for the 2026 U.S. Women's Open. The sport should treat it like a true main-event week.
The USGA's May 25 Rolex Rankings update added Rose Zhang, Leona Maguire, Yan Liu, Julia Lopez Ramirez, Anna Huang, Jiwon Ko, and Sayaka Takahashi to the 2026 U.S. Women's Open field.
Texas junior Farah O'Keefe won the 2026 NCAA individual title on May 25 at Omni La Costa, earned a U.S. Women's Open exemption, and gave college golf one of its clearest spring breakout stories.