The US Women’s Open champion will proudly hold aloft the Harton S. Semple Trophy at Lancaster Country Club, but what is the history behind this piece of silverware that represents a prestigious title and the oldest women’s Major?
Before the United States Golf Association (USGA) took over the US Women’s Open in 1953, the champion was awarded a trophy donated by the Spokane Athletic Round Table from 1948 to 1952.
