The 1996 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship was contested from May 30 to June 2 at Pine Needles Lodge and Golf Club. It was the 51st edition of the U.S. Women's Open.
This event was won by Annika Sörenstam.
| # | Player | Country | Score | To par | Money |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annika Sörenstam | Sweden | 70-67-69-66=272 | -8 | $212,500.00 |
| 2 | Kris Tschetter | United States | 70-74-68-66=278 | -2 | $125,000.00 |
| T3 | Brandie Burton | United States | 70-70-69-71=280 | E | $60,373.00 |
| T3 | Jane Geddes | United States | 71-69-70-70=280 | E | $60,373.00 |
| T3 | Pat Bradley | United States | 74-70-67-69=280 | E | $60,373.00 |
| 6 | Laura Davies | England | 74-68-70-69=281 | +1 | $40,077.00 |
| 7 | Catrin Nilsmark | Sweden | 72-73-68-69=282 | +2 | $35,995.00 |
| T8 | Cindy Rarick | United States | 73-70-72-68=283 | +3 | $29,584.00 |
| T8 | Liselotte Neumann | Sweden | 74-69-70-70=283 | +3 | $29,584.00 |
| T8 | Tammie Green | United States | 72-70-69-72=283 | +3 | $29,584.00 |
| T8 | Val Skinner | United States | 74-68-71-70=283 | +3 | $29,584.00 |
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