2011 Women's British Open
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The 2011 Ricoh Women's British Open was held 28–31 July at Carnoustie Golf Links in Angus, Scotland. It was the 35th Women's British Open, and the 11th as a major championship on the LPGA Tour. This was the first time for the Women's British Open at Carnoustie, which previously hosted seven Open Championships, most recently in 2007.
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Tournament information | |
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Dates | 28–31 July 2011 |
Location | Angus, Scotland |
Course(s) | Carnoustie Golf Links |
Organized by | Ladies' Golf Union |
Tour(s) | Ladies European Tour LPGA Tour |
Statistics | |
Par | 72 |
Length | 6,490 yards (5,934 m) |
Field | 144 players, 68 after cut |
Cut | 145 (+1) |
Prize fund | $2,500,000 €1,736,432 |
Winner's share | $392,133 €272,365 |
Champion | |
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272 (−16) | |
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Location in Scotland
Yani Tseng became the first to successfully defend her title at the Women's British Open as a major championship, four strokes ahead of runner-up Brittany Lang. She became youngest player, male or female, to win five major titles.[1][2]