The 2001 Women's British Open was held 2–5 August in

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, southwest of

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. It was the 25th edition of the

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, and the first as a major championship on the

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as the fourth and final major of the season. On Sunningdale's Old Course, Se-ri Pak won the third of her five major titles, two strokes ahead of runner-up Mi -Hyun Kim. Four strokes behind leader Catriona Matthew after 54 holes and tied for ninth, Pak eagled the first hole on Sunday and shot a final round for The event was televised by

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in the United Kingdom.

Round summaries

First round

''Thursday, 2 August 2001''

Second round

''Friday, 3 August 2001'' Amateurs: ''

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(−3)'', Prieto (+6)

Third round

''Saturday, 4 August 2001''

Final round

''Sunday, 5 August 2001'' Amateur: Hudson (−3) Source:

References

External links

Ladies European Tour:
2001 Weetabix Women's British Open results
LPGA:
2001 Women's British Open results Golf Observer source
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