Saso Aims to Defend Title at 80th US Women’s Open This Week

ERIN HILLS, Wisconsin — Yuko Saso, the defending champion of the US Women’s Open, aims to secure her title from May 29 to June 1, 2025. The tournament, featuring a prize pool of $12 million, is being held for the first time at Erin Hills, with 156 top female golfers competing.

Saso, the youngest player ever to win the championship multiple times, previously won in 2021 and again in 2024. Last year, she clinched victory by carding a final-round 68 to beat fellow Japanese golfer Hinako Shibuno by three strokes.

This year’s tournament showcases eight former champions, including world No. 1 Nelly Korda, as well as three Olympic medalists. All 24 players from the top 25 world rankings are set to grace the tee, heightening the competition’s intensity.

A spotlight will also be on Saigo Mao, who recently achieved her first LPGA Tour victory at the Chevron Championship and aims to build on her momentum.

Live coverage of the 80th US Women’s Open will be provided across multiple platforms including NBC Sports, USA Network, Golf Channel, and Peacock, with local listings available for viewers worldwide.

As the week unfolds, the focus remains on Saso’s determination to become the first player since the early 2000s to defend her title and the excitement surrounding the world’s best golfers vying for the prestigious trophy.