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1990 U.S. Women's Open

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The 1990 U.S. Women's Open was the 45th U.S. Women's Open, held July 12–15 at the Riverside Course of Atlanta Athletic Club in Johns Creek, Georgia, a suburb northeast of Atlanta.

Defending champion Betsy King became the fifth of seven to win consecutive titles, one stroke ahead of runner-up Patty Sheehan, the leader after each of the first three rounds.[3][4]Rains delayed the completion of each of the first two rounds until the following day; the final two rounds were played on Sunday.[1][2]

Round summaries

First round

Thursday, July 12, 1990
Friday, July 13, 1990

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Second round

Friday, July 13, 1990
Saturday, July 14, 1990

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Third round

Sunday, July 15, 1990 (morning)

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Final round

Sunday, July 15, 1990 (afternoon)

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References

  1. ^ a b c d "King takes 2nd straight Open title". Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. Associated Press. July 16, 1990. p. 2B.
  2. ^ a b c "Sheehan sets 36-hole mark in the U.S. Women's Open". Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. Associated Press. July 15, 1990. p. 3F.
  3. ^ "King captures US Open as Sheehan fades". Toledo Blade. Ohio. Knight News Service. July 16, 1990. p. 15.
  4. ^ Garrity, John (July 23, 1990). "Joyless Open". Sports Illustrated. p. 26.
  5. ^ "Few finish golf 'marathon'". Eugene Register-Guard. Oregon. Associated Press. July 14, 1990. p. 7D.

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