| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | July 23–28, 1987 |
| Location | Edison, New Jersey |
| Course(s) | Plainfield Country Club |
| Organized by | USGA |
| Tour(s) | LPGA Tour |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,284 yards (5,746 m)[1] |
| Field | 153 players, 68 after cut |
| Cut | 152 (+8) |
| Prize fund | $325,000 |
| Winner's share | $55,000 |
| Champion | |
 Laura Davies | |
| 285 (−3), playoff | |
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The 1987 U.S. Women's Open was the 42nd U.S. Women's Open, held July 23–28 at Plainfield Country Club in Edison, New Jersey, a suburb southwest of New York City.
Laura Davies won the first of her four major titles in an 18-hole Tuesday playoff over runners-up Ayako Okamoto and Joanne Carner. The final round concluded on Monday after rain delays. It was Davies' first victory in the United States,[2][3] and she became the fourth international winner of the championship.[4]
Following this year, the Women's Open was not played in the New York City area for over a quarter century, returning in 2013 at Sebonack on eastern Long Island. In that time, the winner's share of the purse grew over tenfold, from $55,000 to $585,000.
- ^ "Golf: U.S. Women's Open". Spokesman-Review. Associated Press. July 29, 1987. p. D4.
- ^ "British long-drive artist claims Open with putter". Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. Associated Press. July 29, 1987. p. 1B.
- ^ "Davies takes Women's Open on sixth day of tournament". Toledo Blade. Associated Press. July 29, 1987. p. 18.
- ^ Diaz, Jaime (August 10, 1987). "A new force in the game". Sports Illustrated. p. 66.