U.S. Women's Open Begins at Wisconsin's Erin Hills with Top Golfers

The 2025 U.S. Women's Open is taking place at Erin Hills Golf Course in Erin, Wisconsin, marking the first time this prestigious women's championship is held at the 2017 men's U.S. Open venue. The par-72 course, known for its strategic challenges including varied par 3s and 4s and the impact of wind, demands players to balance aggressive and conservative play. Preparations for the tournament have been led by Wisconsin native Zack Reineking, director of course maintenance, who described hosting the event as a career highlight and noted the extensive efforts of his staff and volunteers to ready the course. The tournament features a strong field of 156 players, including defending champion Yuka Saso, top-ranked Nelly Korda, and major winner Mao Saigo, with live coverage available on local networks. Players like Lydia Ko and Nelly Korda have acknowledged the course's difficulty and emphasized the importance of a strong mindset to succeed. The competition began with the first round on May 29, with subsequent rounds scheduled through the weekend, broadcast on TMJ4 and NBC 26.