The 2002 Women's British Open was held 8–11 August at the Ailsa Course at Turnberry Golf Club in

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. It was the 26th edition of the

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, and the second as a major championship on the

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and

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televised the event in the United States and United Kingdom.

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won the sixth of her seven major titles, two strokes ahead of runners-up Michelle Ellis and

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. Three strokes back after 54 holes, Webb shot a final round 66 (−6) to capture her fifth different major for a career " Super Slam." It was her third victory at the Women's British Open, with previous titles in 1995 and 1997. Defending champion

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finished six strokes back, in a tie for eleventh place.

Course

Ailsa Course Source: *

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was set at par 70 and , longer. * ¹ These par-4 holes are played as par-5 during this tournament.

Round summaries

First round

''Thursday, 8 August 2002''

Second round

''Friday, 9 August 2002'' Amateurs: Brewerton (+2), Weeks (+11)

Third round

''Saturday, 10 August 2002''

Final round

''Sunday, 11 August 2002'' Source:

Scorecard

''Final round'' ''Cumulative tournament scores, relative to par''
Source:

References

External links

Ladies European Tour:
2002 Weetabix Women's British Open results
LPGA:
2002 Women's British Open results Golf Observer source
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August 2002 sports events in the United Kingdom