The 1947 U.S. Women's Open was the second U.S. Women's Open, held June 26âÂÂ29 at Starmount Forest Country Club in Greensboro, North Carolina.
Betty Jameson won her only U.S. Women's Open, six strokes ahead of runners-up Polly Riley and Sally Sessions, both amateurs. She entered the final round on Sunday with a two shot lead at 225 (âÂÂ3) and carded a six-under 70. It was the second of her three major championships. Jameson was the runner-up the previous year, conducted in a match play format. Defending champion Patty Berg finished ninth, third among the professionals.
Sunday, June 29, 1947
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