ERIN, Wis. — Nelly Korda’s bid to secure the most consequential triumph of her career fizzled on the back nine in Sunday’s final round of the U.S. Women’s Open. A decisive two-shot swing in that stretch instead allowed Maja Stark to gain adequate separation to claim her first major championship.

The US Women's Open in Erin Hills attracted enormous public attention, and although all eyes were on Nelly Korda and her potential first victory, the famous golfer was disappointed with the final outcome.

Swedish golfer Maja Stark didn’t just win her first major at the U.S. Women's Open, she announced herself as the next dominant force in women’s golf.