1980 U.S. Women's Open
The 1980 U.S. Women's Open was the 35th U.S. Women's Open, held July 10–13 at Richland Country Club in Nashville, Tennessee.
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | July 10–13, 1980 |
| Location | Nashville, Tennessee |
| Course(s) | Richland Country Club |
| Organized by | USGA |
| Tour(s) | LPGA Tour |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6,229 yards (5,696 m) |
| Field | 150 players, 60 after cut |
| Cut | 153 (+9) |
| Prize fund | $140,000 |
| Winner's share | $20,047 |
| Champion | |
| Amy Alcott | |
| 280 (−4) | |
Nashville
Location in the United States
Nashville
Location in Tennessee
Amy Alcott won her only U.S. Women's Open, nine shots ahead of runner-up Hollis Stacy. She entered the final round with an eight-stroke lead; it was the second of her five major titles.
The field of 150 players included 49 amateurs, of which two made the 36-hole cut.
On the weekend, temperatures reached 100 °F (38 °C).
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