U.S. Open 'Is Huge... And It's Mine Now'

Stark adds her first Major to six European titles, and is just third Swede to claim it

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CHICAGO – Maja Stark has won tournaments around the world, but a professional victory in the United States eluded her. Now she is a US Women's Open champion.

"This just feels huge," said Stark, who admitted her best golf "felt like it was so far away" coming into the week.

She carded an even-par 72 to win the second Major of the year by two shots on June 1 at Erin Hills in Erin, Wisconsin.

The 25-year-old from Sweden led the championship by one stroke through 54 holes and outlasted world No. 1 Nelly Korda, who got within a shot of the lead before petering out on the back nine.

"I just didn't want to get ahead of myself. I thought there's still a lot of golf left to be played," said Stark.

"I just felt like people are going to pass me probably, and I just had to stay calm through that.

"I didn't look at the leader board until I was on like 17. I caught a glimpse of it. It was nice."

Stark posted a seven-under 281 for the week. American Korda (71) tied for second with Japan's Rio Takeda (72) at 283.