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build on that tradition with even more community and
economic benefit, and I am proud that we are bringing it The U.S. Women’s Open is one of 15 national championships
to L.A. in 2026.” conducted annually by the U.S.G.A. The championship
began in 1946 and its winners include Babe Didrikson
“Los Angeles continues to attract the world’s most Zaharias, Betsy Rawls, Mickey Wright, Hollis Stacy, Amy
prestigious sports and entertainment events, thanks to Alcott, Meg Mallon, Annika Sorenstam, Se Ri Pak, Juli
the support of our business community and civic leaders,” Inkster, Cristie Kerr, Paula Creamer, Inbee Park and
said Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission Michelle Wie West. Showcasing the world’s best players
President & CEO Kathryn Schloessman. “This event on the greatest stage in the game, the U.S. Women’s Open
continues L.A.’s impressive run of attracting top-tier welcomes the global golf community to participate in and
sports events in the decade ahead, including the 2022 MLB experience America’s national championship.
All-Star Game,
2023 College Football Playoff National Championship About the USGA
Game, 123rd U.S. Open Championship, and the 2028 The U.S.G.A. is a nonprofit organization that celebrates,
Olympic & Paralympic Games.” serves and advances the game of golf. Founded in 1894, the
U.S.G.A. conducts many of golf’s premier professional and
The Riviera Country Club, regarded as one of the best amateur championships, including the U.S. Open and U.S.
championship venues in all of golf, is the current home Women’s Open. With The R&A, the U.S.G.A. governs the
of the Genesis Invitational on the PGA TOUR. The rich sport via a global set of playing, equipment, handicapping
tradition and history of the club will also be center stage and amateur status rules. The U.S.G.A. campus in Liberty
as the home to the world’s greatest men and women Corner, New Jersey, is home to the Association’s Research
golfers in the 2028 Olympics and Paralympic Games in Los and Test Center, where science and innovation are fueling
Angeles. a healthy and sustainable game for the future. The

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