2017 Women's British Open
| Dates | 3–6 August 2017 |
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| Location | Fife, Scotland |
| Course(s) | Kingsbarns |
| Organized by | Ladies' Golf Union |
| Tour(s) |
Ladies European Tour LPGA Tour |
| Field | 144 players |
| Prize fund | $3,250,000 |
| Winner's share | $487,500 |
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The 2017 Ricoh Women's British Open will be played 3–6 August at Kingsbarns in Fife, Scotland. It is the 42nd Women's British Open, and the 17th as a major championship on the LPGA Tour. It is the first Women's British Open at Kingsbarns.
The field for the tournament is set at 144, and most earn exemptions based on past performance on the Ladies European Tour, the LPGA Tour, previous major championships, or with a high ranking in the Women's World Golf Rankings. The rest of the field earn entry by successfully competing in qualifying tournaments open to any female golfer, professional or amateur, with a low handicap.
There are 17 exemption categories for the 2017 Women's British Open.
1. The top 15 finishers (and ties) from the 2016 Women's British Open.
2. The top 10 Ladies European Tour members in the Women's World Golf Rankings not already exempt.
3. The top 30 LPGA Tour members in the Women's World Golf Rankings not already exempt.
4. The top 25 on the current LET money list not already exempt.
5. The top 40 on the current LPGA Tour money list not already exempt.
6. The top five on the current LPGA of Japan Tour (JLPGA) money list not already exempt.
7. The top two on the current LPGA of Korea Tour (KLPGA) money list not already exempt.
8. Winners of any recognised LET or LPGA Tour events in the calendar year 2016.
9. Winners of the 2015 LET, LPGA, JLPGA and KLPGA money lists.
10. The top 30 in the Women's World Golf Rankings not already exempt.
11. Winners of the last 10 editions of the Women's British Open.
12. Winners of the last five editions of the U.S. Women's Open, ANA Inspiration, and Women's PGA Championship, and the Evian Championship winners from 2014 and 2016.
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