| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | July 12–15, 1990 |
| Location | Johns Creek, Georgia |
| Course(s) | Atlanta Athletic Club, Riverside Course |
| Organized by | USGA |
| Tour(s) | LPGA Tour |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,298 yards (5,759 m)[1] |
| Field | 156 players, 63 after cut |
| Cut | 149 (+5)[2] |
| Prize fund | $500,000 |
| Winner's share | $85,000 |
| Champion | |
 Betsy King | |
| 284 (−4) | |
Atlanta AC
Location in the United States
Atlanta AC
Location in Georgia
The 1990 U.S. Women's Open was the 45th U.S. Women's Open, held July 12–15 at the Riverside Course of Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, a suburb northeast of Atlanta.
Defending champion Betsy King became the fifth of seven to win consecutive titles, one stroke ahead of runner-up Patty Sheehan, the leader after each of the first three rounds.[3][4] Rains delayed the completion of each of the first two rounds until the following day; the final two rounds were played on Sunday.[1][2]
- ^ a b "King takes 2nd straight Open title". Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. Associated Press. July 16, 1990. p. 2B.
- ^ a b "Sheehan sets 36-hole mark in the U.S. Women's Open". Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. Associated Press. July 15, 1990. p. 3F.
- ^ "King captures US Open as Sheehan fades". Toledo Blade. Ohio. Knight News Service. July 16, 1990. p. 15.
- ^ Garrity, John (July 23, 1990). "Joyless Open". Sports Illustrated. p. 26.