Sweden's Maja Stark claims first major title with U.S. Women's Open victory
Sweden's Maja Stark is now a major champion after winning the 80th US Women's Open on Sunday at Erin Hills in Wisconsin. The 25-year-old is the first Swede to win a U.S. Women's Open since Annika Sörenstam earned her third title in 2006. She's been speaking to CNN Sports' Carolyn Manno.
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