The 1956 U.S. Women's Open was the eleventh

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, held July 26–29 at Northland Country Club in

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. It was the fourth edition conducted by the

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(USGA).

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won her only major championship in an 18-hole playoff over amateur

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by a score of 75 to 82. Northland was designed by noted course architect Donald Ross.

Final leaderboard

''Saturday, July 28, 1956'' Source:

Playoff

''Sunday, July 29, 1956'' Source:

References

External links

USGA final leaderboardU.S. Women's Open Golf Championship
– past champions – 1956
Northland Country Club
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