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1947 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship

1947 U.S. Women's Open
Dates June 26–29, 1947
Location Greensboro, North Carolina
Course(s) Starmount Forest
Country Club
Organized by WPGA
Tour(s) WPGA
Format Stroke play − 72 holes
Par 76
Length 6,414 yards (5,865 m)
Prize fund $7,500
Winner's share $1,200
United States Betty Jameson
295 (−9)
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The 1947 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship was the second U.S. Women's Open, held June 26−29 at Starmount Forest Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Betty Jameson won her only U.S. Women's Open, six strokes ahead of runners-up Polly Riley and Sally Sessions, both amateurs. She entered the final round on Sunday with a two shot lead at 225 (−3) and carded a six-under 70. It was the second of her three major championships. Jameson was the runner-up the previous year, conducted in a match play format. Defending champion Patty Berg finished ninth, third among the professionals.

Sunday, June 29, 1947

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Coordinates: 36°04′34″N 79°51′07″W / 36.076°N 79.852°W / 36.076; -79.852


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