1955 Women's Western Open

The 1955 Women's Western Open was contested from June 23–26 at Maple Bluff Country Club in Madison, Wisconsin. It was the 26th edition of the Women's Western Open and the first played at stroke play.

The tournament was won by Patty Berg, her fifth Western open title.[1]

Final leaderboard

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Place Player Score To par
1   Patty Berg 73-75-71-73=292 E
T2   Fay Crocker 76-72-72-74=294 +2
  Louise Suggs 65-77-78-74=294
4   Mickey Wright 72-73-77-75=297 +5
5   Marlene Bauer 78-73-73-75=299 +7
T6   Betty Hicks 80-74-71-73=301 +9
  Betsy Rawls 76-74-76-75=301
8   Beverly Hanson 71-75-74-79=302 +10
9   Mary Lena Faulk 76-75-75-77=303 +11
10   Jackie Pung 71-78-77-75=304 +12

Source:[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Berg Takes Unprecedented 5th Women's Western Open". Daily World. Opelousas, Louisiana. United Press. June 28, 1955. p. 24 – via newspapers.com.
  2. ^ Cromie, Robert (June 27, 1955). "Patty Berg Wins Western Golf 5th Time". Chicago Daily Tribune. p. F3 – via newspapers.com.