Paula Creamer battled through the pain to win the 65th U.S. Women 's Open . The year - old played a final round of 69 to win her first major trophy by four strokes . The woman went into her fourth tournament since her surgery only 60 % fit . She follows 2007 champion Cristie Kerr as the second American to win in last six years .
Paula Creamer battled through the pain to win the 65th U.S. Women 's Open . The 23-year-old played a final round of 69 to win her first major trophy by four strokes . The American went into her fourth tournament since having surgery only 60 percent fit . Creamer follows 2007 champion Cristie Kerr as the second American to win in last six years .