1985 U.S. Women's Open

The 1985 U.S. Women's Open was the 40th U.S. Women's Open, held July 11–14 at the Upper Course of Baltusrol Golf Club, in Springfield, New Jersey, west of New York City.

1985 U.S. Women's Open
Tournament information
DatesJuly 11–14, 1985
LocationSpringfield, New Jersey
Course(s)Baltusrol Golf Club,
Upper Course
Organized byUSGA
Tour(s)LPGA Tour
Statistics
Par72
Length6,274 yards (5,737 m)
Field153 players, 62 after cut
Cut151 (+7)
Prize fund$250,000
Winner's share$41,975
Champion
Kathy Baker
280 (−8)
Baltusrol 
Golf Club
Location in the United States
Baltusrol
Golf Club
Location in Union County, New Jersey

Kathy Baker, 24, won her first LPGA Tour event and only major title, three strokes ahead of runner-up Judy Clark (later Dickinson). Baker (later Guadagnino) held the lead after 54 holes at 210 (−6), one stroke ahead of Clark and 36-hole leader Nancy Lopez.

The 153-player field included 24 amateurs.

The Upper Course previously hosted the U.S. Open in 1936, won by Tony Manero. The U.S. Women's Open in 1961 was played on the more renowned Lower Course, where Mickey Wright won the third of her four titles.

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