2005 Women's British Open
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The 2005 Women's British Open was held 28–31 July at Royal Birkdale Golf Club in Southport, England. It was the 29th edition of the Women's British Open, and the fifth as a major championship on the LPGA Tour.
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Tournament information | |
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Dates | 28–31 July 2005 |
Location | Southport, England |
Course(s) | Royal Birkdale Golf Club |
Organized by | Ladies' Golf Union |
Tour(s) | LPGA Tour Ladies European Tour |
Statistics | |
Par | 72 |
Length | 6,463 yards (5,910 m)[1] |
Field | 150 players, 70 after cut |
Cut | 149 (+5) |
Prize fund | $1,800,000 €1,499,571 |
Winner's share | $280,208 €233,440 |
Champion | |
Jeong Jang | |
272 (−16) | |
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Jeong Jang led wire-to-wire, winning her first LPGA event and only major title, four strokes ahead of runner-up Sophie Gustafson. Michelle Wie, age 15, tied for third and was the low amateur in her final major before turning professional in the fall.[2]