The 1979 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship was contested from July 12 to July 15 at Brooklawn Country Club. It was the 34th edition of the U.S. Women's Open.
This event was won by Jerilyn Britz.
| # | Player | Country | Score | To par | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jerilyn Britz | United States | 70-70-75-69=284 | E | $19,000.00 |
| T2 | Debbie Massey | United States | 70-72-70-74=286 | +2 | $9,200.00 |
| T2 | Sandra Palmer | United States | 73-69-74-70=286 | +2 | $9,200.00 |
| 4 | Sally Little | South Africa | 71-71-74-71=287 | +3 | $6,500.00 |
| T5 | Jo Ann Washam | United States | 76-74-72-67=289 | +5 | $4,566.66 |
| T5 | Mary Dwyer | United States | 73-71-74-71=289 | +5 | $4,566.67 |
| T5 | Susie Maxwell Berning | United States | 79-66-71-73=289 | +5 | $4,566.67 |
| T8 | Donna Caponi | United States | 72-74-74-70=290 | +6 | $3,400.00 |
| T8 | Joyce Kazmierski | United States | 76-72-72-70=290 | +6 | $3,400.00 |
| T8 | Laura Baugh | United States | 73-72-77-68=290 | +6 | $3,400.00 |
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