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Cristie Kerr receives U.S. Women's Open special exemption


Field Level Media
10 May 2021

Cristie Kerr accepted a special exemption into the 76th U.S. Women's Open, the USGA announced Monday.

Kerr, 43, will make her 24th consecutive appearance in the event (26th overall) when she tees off June 3 at The Olympic Club in San Francisco.

The 2007 U.S. Women's Open champion, Kerr brings the total to 13 former champions in the field.

"Winning the U.S. Women's Open at Pine Needles was a career- and life-changing moment," Kerr said. "I'm grateful to everyone at the USGA for this special exemption and the opportunity to continue to play in what I consider our sport's greatest championship. I can't wait to arrive at The Olympic Club and tee it up in my 26th U.S. Women's Open."

A 20-time winner on the LPGA Tour and a former World No. 1, Kerr has appeared in six events this season and finished T28 at last month's ANA Inspiration.

--Field Level Media

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