1976 U.S. Women's Open
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | July 8–12, 1976 |
| Location | Springfield, Pennsylvania |
| Course | Rolling Green Golf Club |
| Organized by | USGA |
| Tour | LPGA Tour |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 71 |
| Length | 6,066 yards (5,547 m) |
| Prize fund | $60,000 |
| Winner's share | $9,054 |
| Champion | |
| JoAnne Carner | |
| 292 (+8), playoff | |
Springfield
Location in the United States
Rolling Green Golf Club
Location in Pennsylvania
The 1976 U.S. Women's Open was the 31st U.S. Women's Open, held July 8–12 at Rolling Green Golf Club in Springfield, Pennsylvania, a suburb west of Philadelphia.
JoAnne Carner, the 1971 champion, won in a Monday playoff over defending champion Sandra Palmer by a score of 76 to 78. The two had tied at 292 (+8), four strokes ahead of Jane Blalock.