Allisen Corpuz wins first-ever U.S. Women’s Open at Pebble Beach

PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. (KION) - The 78th U.S. Women's Open marked the end of an era and the beginning of a new one. Hawaiian golfing legend Michelle Wie West said goodbye to the LPGA Tour while a new superstar from the Aloha State made history at Pebble Beach.

Allisen Corpuz welcomed her first major and first career LPGA Tour win at the first U.S. Women's Open to be played at the iconic course.

"This is really a dream come true," Corpuz said. "It was something I had dreamed of, but at the same time, kind of just never really expected to happen. So, just trying to take it in and enjoy the moment."

The 25-year-old entered the round one stroke behind Nasa Hataoka, but managed to take a three-stroke lead by the end. Corpuz carded a 3-under 69 to finish 9-under overall.

"I didn't look at the leaderboard much," Corpuz said. "I got off to a pretty good start and I kind of figured, you know, just keep my head down, keep playing my game."

Corpuz finished three strokes ahead of Charley Hull who shot a stellar 6-under 66 in her final round to finish 6-under overall. But three late birdies for Corpuz on holes 10, 14, and 15 helped clinch the title.

"I think just the fact that it's a U.S. Open means a lot to me, but knowing that it's at Pebble makes it even sweeter,” Corpuz said.

Not only did Allisen Corpuz win the title, she won the largest prize in LPGA history, taking home $2 million.