Golf legends gather for U.S. Senior Women's Open in Ann Arbor
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 11:16 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
The U.S. Senior Women's Open is set to begin Thursday at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor, attracting a field of 120 players. Annika Sorenstam, a 72-time LPGA winner, is among the notable competitors, joining players from 44 states and 15 countries. The tournament, which runs through Sunday, features five World Golf Hall of Fame members. The defending champion is Becky Morgan, who won by six shots last year. The purse for this year's event is $1 million, with $180,000 awarded to the winner.
- •Tournament runs from August 20 to August 23, 2026.
- •Barton Hills is hosting its third USGA championship.
- •Prize for the winner is $180,000.
- •Becky Morgan is the defending champion from 2025.
- •Five Hall of Fame members are competing this year.
- 11:16 PMYahoo Sports — 'It's like old times': Women's golf legends take aim at major in Ann Arbor
"A field of 120 players will tee it up in this week's U.S. Senior Women's Open at Barton Hills Country Club in Ann Arbor.
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