2016 U.S. Women's Open

The 2016 U.S. Women's Open was the 71st U.S. Women's Open, held July 7–10 at CordeValle Golf Club in San Martin, California, southeast of San Jose.

2016 U.S. Women's Open
Tournament information
DatesJuly 7–10, 2016
LocationSan Martin, California
Course(s)CordeValle Golf Club
Organized byUSGA
Tour(s)LPGA Tour
Statistics
Par72
Length6,784 yards (6,203 m)
Field156 players, 72 after cut
Cut148 (+4)
Prize fund$4.5 million
Winner's share$810,000
Champion
Brittany Lang
282 (−6), playoff
San Martin
Location in the United States
San Martin
Location in California

The U.S. Women's Open is the oldest of the five current major championships and the third of the 2016 season. It has the largest purse in women's golf at $4.5 million, and was televised by Fox Sports 1 and Fox Sports.

Brittany Lang won her first major title in a playoff over Anna Nordqvist.

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