1976 U.S. Women's Open
The 1976 U.S. Women's Open was the 31st U.S. Women's Open, held July 8–12 at Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pennsylvania, a suburb west of Philadelphia.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | July 8–12, 1976 |
| Location | Springfield, Pennsylvania |
| Course(s) | Rolling Green Golf Club |
| Organized by | USGA |
| Tour(s) | LPGA Tour |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6,066 yards (5,547 m) |
| Prize fund | $60,000 |
| Winner's share | $9,054 |
| Champion | |
| JoAnne Carner | |
| 292 (+8), playoff | |
Springfield
Location in the United States
Rolling Green Golf Club
Location in Pennsylvania
JoAnne Carner, the 1971 champion, won in a Monday playoff over defending champion Sandra Palmer by a score of 76 to 78. The two had tied at 292 (+8), four strokes ahead of Jane Blalock.
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