The 2009 U.S. Women's Open was the 64th U.S. Women's Open. Held July 9–12, it was the first U.S. Women's Open to be played at the Old Course of the Saucon Valley Country Club in Upper Saucon Township, Pennsylvania.

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won her only major title, one stroke ahead of runner-up

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. The event was televised by

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and NBC Sports.

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shot a 68 (−3) in the first round to take a one-shot lead. Cristie Kerr led the way after the second round after shooting a one-under par 70 for 139 (−3). Top-ranked Lorena Ochoa struggled to a second round 79 (+8) and was nine strokes back at 148 (+6). The 36-hole cut was at 151 (+9) or better, which included seven amateurs among the 72 players who advanced to the weekend. In the third round, Kerr shot 72 (+1) for 211 (−2) and kept the lead, two strokes up on the field after 54 holes. Ji won the championship after sinking a birdie putt on the 72nd hole to finish with an even-par 71 and 284, one stroke ahead of runner-up Kung. Ji held off the challenge of playing partner and third-round leader Cristie Kerr, who was chasing a second Open title but carded a 75 (+4) and finished two strokes back.

Course layout

Old Course * Note: Holes 16–18 normally play as holes 10–12 for the members, while holes 10–15 normally play as holes 13–18, but they were re-routed for this championship. Source:

Round summaries

First round

''Thursday, July 9, 2009''

Second round

''Friday, July 10, 2009'' * 72 players made the cut at 151 (+9) or better

Third round

''Saturday, July 11, 2009''

Final round

''Sunday, July 12, 2009'' Source:

Scorecard

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

References

External links

* LPGA official tournament microsite
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Saucon Valley Country Club
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