1971 U.S. Women's Open

1971 U.S. Women's Open
Tournament information
DatesJune 24–27, 1971
LocationErie, Pennsylvania
Course(s)Kahkwa Club
Organized byUSGA
Tour(s)LPGA Tour
FormatStroke play – 72 holes
Statistics
Par72
Length6,306 yards (5,766 m)[1]
Field134, 53 after cut[2]
Cut159 (+15)
Prize fund$31,000
Winner's share$5,000
Champion
United States JoAnne Carner
288 (E)
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The 1971 U.S. Women's Open 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.[2] Carner led (or co-led) wire-to-wire and entered the final round with a five-stroke lead over 1963 champion Mary Mills.[3] The course was designed by Donald Ross.

  1. ^ "Mrs. Carner pulls ahead in gals' Open". Spokesman-Review. Spokane, Washington. Associated Press. June 26, 1971. p. 13.
  2. ^ a b "Carner is Open queen". Youngstown Vindicator. Ohio. Associated Press. June 28, 1971. p. 18.
  3. ^ "Wide lead for Carner in golf meet". Youngstown Vindicator. Ohio. Associated Press. June 27, 1971. p. D4.