Golf Compendium

The 1972 U.S. Women's Open was the 27th time this major championship was played. Susie Maxwell Berning won it for the second time, making a late birdie for a one-stroke victory.

The 1973 U.S. Women's Open was the 28th time this major championship tournament was played. And for the champion, it was her third victory in this major.

The 1974 U.S. Women's Open was the 29th time this major championship tournament was played. Sandra Haynie birdied the final two holes to win it.

The 1975 U.S. Women's Open was the 30th time this major championship was played. Sandra Palmer pulled away in the final round to win by four strokes.

The 1976 U.S. Women's Open was the 31st time this major championship was played. JoAnne Carner won it, beating defending champion Sandra Palmer in an 18-hole playoff.

The 1977 U.S. Women's Open was the 32nd time this major championship was played. The first-time winner was Hollis Stacy, who recorded a wire-to-wire victory.

The 1978 U.S. Women's Open was the 33rd time this major championship was played. The champion, Hollis Stacy, won it for the second year running.

The U.S. Women's Open and Women's British Open are two of the major championships of women's professional golf . The USWO is also the USGA's national championship, while the WBO is the R&A's national championship. Winning one in any given year is a major achievement. Winning both in the same year is very rare achievement.

The 1979 U.S. Women's Open was the 34th time this biggest major championship in women's professional golf was played. The winner was a first-time LPGA victor.

The 1980 U.S. Women's Open was the 35th time this major championship, staged by the USGA, was played. And the champion ran away to a 9-stroke victory.

The 1981 U.S. Women's Open, staged by the United States Golf Association (USGA), was the 36th time this major championship was played. The winner, Pat Bradley, set a tournament scoring record.

The 1982 U.S. Women's Open was the 37th time this major championship was played. The winner had never won before on the LPGA Tour ... and never won again afterward.

The 1983 U.S. Women's Open was the 38th time this major championship was played. But it was the first time the winner was an Australian golfer.

The 1984 U.S. Women's Open was the 39th time this major championship was played. And Hollis Stacy took the title for the third time.

The 1985 U.S. Women's Open was the 40th time this major championship took place. The champ was a first-time winner as a pro.

The 2027 U.S. Women's Open will be the 82nd time this tournament is played. Founded in 1946, the USWO is the biggest tournament in women's professional golf. It is run by the United States Golf Association and counts as an LPGA Tour event, as well.

The 1986 U.S. Women's Open was the 41st time this major championship was played. Jane Geddes emerged as a first-time major winner following an 18-hole playoff against Sally Little.

The 1987 U.S. Women's Open was the 42nd time this major championship was played. Laura Davies won her first major, and her first LPGA Tour title, in a 3-way playoff.

The U.S. Women's Open was played for the 43rd time in 1988. But it was a first for Liselotte Neumann: Her very first win on the LPGA Tour.

The 1989 U.S. Women's Open was the 44th time the tournament was played. Betsy King recovered from stumbles late in the third round to pull away for the win in the final round.