1969 U.S. Women's Open Explained

1969 U.S. Women's Open
Dates:June 26–29, 1969
Location:Pensacola, Florida
Course:Scenic Hills Country Club
Org:USGA
Tour:LPGA Tour
Format:Stroke play – 72 holes
Par:73
Purse:$31,040
Winners Share:$5,000
Champion: Donna Caponi
Score:294 (+2)
Previous:1968
Next:1970

The 1969 U.S. Women's Open was the 24th U.S. Women's Open, held June 26–29 at Scenic Hills Country Club in Pensacola, Florida.

Donna Caponi, age 24, won the first of her two consecutive U.S. Women's Opens, one stroke ahead of runner-up Peggy Wilson.[1] It was the first of four major titles for Caponi and the first of 24 victories on the LPGA Tour.

Caponi was five strokes behind Ruth Jessen at the start of the final round, played in oppressive heat and humidity.[2] After hitting her tee shot on the 72nd hole, there was a brief weather delay due to a thunderstorm and she returned with a birdie for a final round 69 (−4).[1]

Final leaderboard

Sunday, June 29, 1969

Place Player Score To par Money ($)
1 Donna Caponi74-76-75-69=294 +2 5,000
2 Peggy Wilson71-76-75-73=295 +3 2,500
3 Kathy Whitworth76-78-69-73=296+41,500
align=center rowspan=3T4 Sybil Griffin73-76-77-72=298align=center rowspan=3+6align=center rowspan=31,033
Ruth Jessen73-72-75-78=298
Jo Ann Prentice73-71-79-75=298
7 Shirley Englehorn72-76-77-76=301+9850
align=center rowspan=5T8 Clifford Ann Creed76-76-75-75=302align=center rowspan=5+10align=center rowspan=5718
Murle Lindstrom74-79-74-75=302
Mary Mills75-80-71-76=302
Louise Suggs76-78-75-73=302
Mickey Wright76-79-76-71=302
Source:[1] [2]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. News: Donna Caponi wins U.S. Women's Open. Spokesman-Review . Spokane, Washington . Associated Press . June 30, 1969 . 16 .
  2. News: 'Watusi Kid' guessed right on good round . Reading Eagle . Pennsylvania . Associated Press . June 30, 1969 . 30 .