The 2003 Women's British Open was held 31 July to 3 August at

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. It was the 27th edition of the

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, and the third as a major championship on the

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televised the event in the United States and

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in the United Kingdom.

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won the sixth of her ten major titles, one stroke ahead of runner-up

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Course layout

Source:

Round summaries

First round

''Thursday, 31 July 2003''

Second round

''Friday, 1 August 2003'' Amateurs: ''Serramià (+3)'', Keighley (+5), Brewerton (+6)

Third round

''Saturday, 2 August 2003''

Final round

''Sunday, 3 August 2003'' Amateur: Serramià (+6)

References

External links

Ladies European Tour:
2003 Weetabix Women's British Open results
LPGA:
2003 Women's British Open results Golf Observer source
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