The LPGA Tour this week features the 2026 US Women's Open starting on Thursday at Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California.
My LPGA Tour field ranking for US Women's Open looks at the top 10 players in this 144-player field that brings together the best in the world for the second LPGA major of the year.
The US Women's Open is the biggest major of the season for the LPGA, with the venue this year at venerable Riviera, near Los Angeles. This is a ballstriker's course first, presenting an awesome examination of the players here this week.
Just a reminder that I make my expert picks looking at all fantasy leagues and formats. Whether you're playing in a fantasy golf leagues, betting on golf, or competing in a DFS (DraftKings, FanDuel) event, our picks highlight the top LPGA Tour golfers to watch this week from our 2026 US Women's Open rankings.
2026 US Women's Open expert picks and rankings
1. Nelly Korda: Korda has been on a tear this year, and she's beaten back most every challenger but a few. This course should suit her game.
2. Jeeno Thitikul: Thitikul has already won twice this year. The timing never seems to work for her to be in form for majors, and the US Women's Open is tricky for her.
3. Hannah Green: Green owns the city of Los Angeles on the LPGA as a multiple-time winner of the JM Eagle LA Championship, and she'll have great vibes this week.
4. Hyo Joo Kim: Hyo Joo Kim has been fabulous this year, winning back-to-back in battles with Nelly Korda. She's cooled off some, but the game is there.
5. Ruoning Yin: Ronny has come back in a big way this year, and she has the kind of game that can take on a demand tee-to-green test. After all, she won her major at Baltusrol.
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6. Lottie Woad: Woad was awesome to start the year, then she won in Cincinnati on a course that demanded strong second-shot play.
7. Lauren Coughlin: This is going to surprise some given her odds this week, but Riviera lines up so well with the strength of Coughlin's game.
8. Aki Iwai: The Iwai sisters -- Akie and Chizzy -- are both legit threats to win this tournament and have been very good all season.
9. Miyu Yamashita: By and large, Yamashita has been on the first page of leaderboards this season. She's won in a major before, and she has fared well in firm and fast conditions.
10. Minjee Lee: Lee won a major in Texas last year, and she's won this championship. We haven't seen her since the Chevron, so current health is a concern. But if she can go, she's a great play.
