Dates | June 26–29, 1947 |
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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 |
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