The 1974 U.S. Women's Open was the 29th time this major championship tournament was played. Sandra Haynie birdied the final two holes to win it. Winner: Sandra Haynie, 295 Where it was played: La Grange Country Club in La Grange, Illinois Tournament dates: July 18-21, 1974 Leaders after first round: Kathy Ahern, 68 Leader after second round: Kathy Ahern, a-Debbie Massey, Carol Mann, 144| Golf Compendium
The 1975 U.S. Women's Open was the 30th time this major championship was played. Sandra Palmer pulled away in the final round to win by four strokes. Winner: Sandra Palmer, 295 Where it was played: Atlantic City Country Club in Northfield, New Jersey Tournament dates: July 17-20, 1975 Leaders after first round: Judy Rankin, 72 Leader after second round: a-Nancy Lopez, Sandra Post, 147| Golf Compendium
The 1976 U.S. Women's Open was the 31st time this major championship was played. JoAnne Carner won it, beating defending champion Sandra Palmer in an 18-hole playoff. Winner: JoAnne Carner, 292 Where it was played: Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pennsylvania Tournament dates: July 8-12, 1976 Leader after first round: Connie Chillemi, 69 Leader after second round: JoAnne Carner,| Golf Compendium
The 1977 U.S. Women's Open was the 32nd time this major championship was played. The first-time winner was Hollis Stacy, who recorded a wire-to-wire victory. Winner: Hollis Stacy, 292 Where it was played: Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota Tournament dates: July 21-24, 1977 Leader after first round: Hollis Stacy, 70 Leader after second round: Hollis Stacy, 143 Leader after| Golf Compendium
What are the biggest wins (and worst defeats) in matches played during the U.S. Women's Amateur Championship? Multiple golfers have claimed 18-hole matches by winning 10 consecutive holes to start a match. And the 36-hole record is a winning margin so large that it is also the record margin of victory for any USGA match. The U.S. Women's Amateur Championship, the biggest event in women's amateur| Golf Compendium
The U.S. Women's Amateur Championship dates to 1895, and in that long history there are nine golfers who have won the tournament at least three times each. But the one who holds the record for most wins in the U.S. Women's Amateur had six victories. Glenna Collett Vare is that record-holder, her six wins happening in the years 1922 through 1935. Five of those victories were from 1922-30. Then| Golf Compendium
The 1978 U.S. Women's Open was the 33rd time this major championship was played. The champion, Hollis Stacy, won it for the second year running. Winner: Hollis Stacy, 289 Where it was played: Country Club of Indianapolis in Indianapolis, Indiana Tournament dates: June 20-23, 1978 Leaders after first round: Donna Caponi, 68 Leaders after second round: Nancy Lopez, Donna White, a-Carol| Golf Compendium
The U.S. Women's Open and Women's British Open are two of the major championships of women's professional golf. The USWO is also the USGA's national championship, while the WBO is the R&A's national championship. Winning one in any given year is a major achievement. Winning both in the same year is very rare achievement. How rare? It has only been possible to win both in the same year since 1976| Golf Compendium
The 1986 U.S. Women's Open was the 41st time this major championship was played. Jane Geddes emerged as a first-time major winner followin...| www.golfcompendium.com