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1971 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship

1971 U.S. Women's Open
Dates June 24–27, 1971
Location Erie, Pennsylvania
Course(s) Kahkwa Club
Organized by USGA
Tour(s) LPGA Tour
Format Stroke play – 72 holes
Par 72
Length 6,306 yards (5,766 m)
Field 134, 53 after cut
Cut 159 (+15)
Prize fund $31,000
Winner's share $5,000
United States JoAnne Carner
288 (E)
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The 1971 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship was the 26th U.S. Women's Open, held June 24–27 at Kahkwa Club in Erie, Pennsylvania.

JoAnne Carner won the first of her two U.S. Women's Open titles, seven strokes ahead of runner-up Kathy Whitworth. Carner led (or co-led) wire-to-wire and entered the final round with a five-stroke lead over 1963 champion Mary Mills. The course was designed by Donald Ross.

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Sunday, June 27, 1971

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Coordinates: 42°03′18″N 80°12′36″W / 42.055°N 80.210°W / 42.055; -80.210


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