U.S. Women’s Open 2023: Allisen Corpuz made history on Sunday, July 9, 2023, when she became the first woman of Filipino descent to win the U.S. Women’s Open. The 25-year-old from Honolulu, Hawaii, shot a final-round 69 to finish at 13-under 275, two strokes ahead of second-place finisher Minjee Lee.
Corpuz had been in contention throughout the week, but she really turned it on on Sunday. She birdied four of her first five holes to take the lead, and she never looked back. She played the back nine in 3-under 33, and she sealed the victory with a birdie on the 18th hole.
Corpuz’s victory is a major breakthrough for her career. She has been a rising star on the LPGA Tour for the past few years, but she had never won a major before. This victory will surely boost her confidence, and it will put her in contention for many more major titles in the future.
Corpuz’s victory is also a historic moment for the LPGA Tour. She is the first woman of Filipino descent to win a major on the tour, and her victory is a testament to the growing diversity of the LPGA Tour.
Corpuz’s victory is a major inspiration for young golfers around the world. She is a role model for girls and women of all backgrounds, and her victory shows that anything is possible if you set your mind to it.
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After the win, Corpuz said:
“I’m so happy, I can’t believe it. This is a dream come true. I’ve been working so hard for this, and it’s finally paid off. I’m so proud to be the first woman of Filipino descent to win the U.S. Women’s Open. I hope this inspires other girls and women to follow their dreams.”
Allisen Corpuz is an American professional golfer who is a member of the LPGA Tour. She was born in Honolulu, Hawaii, in 1998, and began playing golf at a young age. She was a standout player in high school and college, and she won three times as a member of the University of Southern California golf team. Corpuz turned professional in 2021, and she has already had some success on the LPGA Tour. She finished runner-up at the 2022 ISPS Handa World Invitational, and she is currently ranked 29th in the Rolex Rankings. In 2023, Corpuz won the U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach, becoming the first Hawaiian woman to win a major championship.
Here are some of her accomplishments:
- 2022 ISPS Handa World Invitational runner-up
- 2023 U.S. Women’s Open champion
- 2023 Rolex Rankings: 29th
- 2023 CME Ranking: 32nd
- 5 career top-10 finishes on the LPGA Tour
Corpuz’s victory is a major moment for golf, and it is sure to be remembered for years to come.