The 1990 U.S. Women's Open was the 45th

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, held July 12–15 at the Riverside Course of

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, a suburb northeast of

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. Defending champion

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became the fifth of seven to win consecutive titles, one stroke ahead of runner-up

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, the leader after each of the first three rounds. Rains delayed the completion of each of the first two rounds until the following day; the final two rounds were played on Sunday.

Round summaries

First round

''Thursday, July 12, 1990''
''Friday, July 13, 1990'' Source:

Second round

''Friday, July 13, 1990''
''Saturday, July 14, 1990'' Source:

Third round

''Sunday, July 15, 1990 (morning)'' Source:

Final round

''Sunday, July 15, 1990 (afternoon)'' Source:

References

External links

U.S. Women's Open
- past champions - 1990
Atlanta Athletic Club:
official site Golf Observer final leaderboardU.S. Women's Open Golf Championship
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