The 1982 U.S. Women’s Open was the 37th edition of the United States Women’s Open Championship, a major tournament on the LPGA Tour. It was organized by the United States Golf Association (USGA) and contested from June 24 to 27, 1982 at Del Paso Country Club in Sacramento, California.
Champion
Janet Anderson won the championship with a total score of 284 (‑4 under par), finishing one stroke ahead of runner‑up Beth Daniel. Anderson’s victory marked her first major title.
Field and Purse
The tournament featured a field of 150 players, with a cut after the second round at 152 (+8). The total purse was US $250,000, and the winner’s share was US $45,000.
Course
Del Paso Country Club played as a par‑72 layout for the event, with a yardage of approximately 6,300 yards.
Significance
Anderson’s win was notable for being achieved with a steady final‑round 71, and it represented the first major championship victory by an American woman in the tournament since JoAnne Carner’s 1976 win. The 1982 edition is remembered for its competitive leaderboard and the emergence of Anderson as a leading player on the LPGA Tour.
