With this year's Women's US Open at CordeValle, California underway we take at look back at some of the most memorable moments in the event's history.
With this year's Women's US Open at CordeValle, California underway we take at look back at some of the most memorable moments in the event's history.
Se Ri Pak 1998
Se-ri Pak wins the US Women’s Open after holing a twenty-foot birdie putt on the second hole of a sudden death play-off. The win marked a monumental moment in women’s golf in that it inspired a generation of Korean players to take up the game. Upon joining the LPGA in the same year Pak was the only Korean on tour. Ten years later she would be one of forty-five.
Lucy Li Plays At 11
Eleven-year-old Lucy Li made history at the 2014 US Open when she became the youngest ever person in the modern era to compete in a major championship. The American qualified for the tournament after shooting 74-68 in the regional qualifier. She shot 78-78 to miss the cut but endeared herself to the public with her relaxed manner and fun outfits.
Michelle Wie Wins At Pinehurst
A decade after bursting onto the scene, Michelle Wie finally earns her first major title at Pinehurst. She carded a final round 70 to win by two shots from American Stacy Lewis. The year also marked the first time the US Open and Women's US Open were played over the same course.
Laura Davies 1987
Laura Davies was to yet to gain her LPGA Tour card when she earned her first major title at the 1987 US Open. The 23-year-old stunned the crowds with her long hitting over the relatively short Plainfield Country Club to win the title in an 18-hole playoff against Japan's Ayako Okamoto and US favourite JoAnne Carner. The win is particularly notable because it signified for the first time that the US Open and American tour had become truly global.
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