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1982 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship

1982 U.S. Women's Open
Dates July 22–25, 1982
Location Sacramento, California
Course(s) Del Paso Country Club
Organized by USGA
Tour(s) LPGA Tour
Par 72
Length 6,342 yards (5,799 m)
Field 150 players, 68 after cut
Cut 154 (+10)
Prize fund $175,000
Winner's share $27,315
United States Janet Alex
283 (−5)
«1981
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The 1982 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship was the 37th U.S. Women's Open, held July 22–25 at Del Paso Country Club in Sacramento, California.

Janet Alex shot a final round 68 (−4) for 283 (−5) to gain her only LPGA victory (and only major title), six strokes ahead of four runners-up. She began the final round in third, two strokes behind 54-hole leader Beth Daniel with two-time champion JoAnne Carner, the 36-hole leader, in second. Alex's 68 was the lowest score for all four rounds of the championship.

Attendance records were set for the U.S. Women's Open, with over 14,600 on Sunday and 44,600 for the week.

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Sunday, July 25, 1982

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Coordinates: 38°37′08″N 121°23′17″W / 38.619°N 121.388°W / 38.619; -121.388


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