| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 76 [1] |
| Length | 6,414 yards (5,865 m)[2] |
| Prize fund | $7,500 [2] |
| Winner's share | $1,200 [1][2] |
| Champion | |
 Betty Jameson | |
| 295 (−9) | |
Starmount
Forest CC
Forest CC
Location in the United States
The 1947 U.S. Women's Open 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)[3] and carded a six-under 70.[1][2] 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.
- ^ a b c "Betty Jameson fires 70 for Open title". Eugene Register-Guard. United Press. June 30, 1947. p. 9.
- ^ a b c d "Pro Betty Jameson wins Open with record 295". Milwaukee Journal. Associated Press. June 30, 1947. p. 2, part 2.
- ^ "Betty Jameson low with 225". Milwaukee Journal. United Press. June 29, 1947. p. 2, sports.