2016 Women's British Open
| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 28–31 July 2016 |
| Location | Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England |
| Course(s) |
Woburn Golf & Country Club Duke's Course |
| Organized by | Ladies' Golf Union |
| Tour(s) |
Ladies European Tour LPGA Tour |
| Statistics | |
| Par | 72 |
| Length | 6,976 yards (6,379 m) |
| Field | 144 players |
| Prize fund | $3,000,000 |
| Winner's share | $466,653 |
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The 2016 Ricoh Women's British Open will be played 28–31 July at the Woburn Golf and Country Club in Milton Keynes, England. It is the 41st Women's British Open, and the 16th as a major championship on the LPGA Tour. It is the tenth Women's British Open at Woburn, with the most recent being in 1999. Golf Channel and NBC will televise the event in the United States while Sky Sports will handle the coverage in the UK, both for the first time.
Field
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 2016 Women's British Open.
1. The top 15 finishers (and ties) from the 2015 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 2015.
13. Winner of the 2015 Japan LPGA Tour Championship Ricoh Cup.
14. The leading five LPGA Tour members upon completion of 36 holes in the 2016 Marathon Classic who have entered the Championship and who are not otherwise exempt.
15. The leading three LET members in the 2016 Aberdeen Asset Management Ladies Scottish Open, who have entered the Championship and who are not otherwise exempt.
16. The 2016 British Ladies Amateur champion, 2015 U.S. Women's Amateur champion, 2015 International European Ladies Amateur Championship champion, winner or next available player in the 2015 LGU Order of Merit, and the Mark H. McCormack Medal holder provided they are still amateurs at the time of the Championship and a maximum of two other leading amateurs at the discretion of the Ladies' Golf Union.
17. Any players granted special exemptions from qualifying by the Championship Committee.
Qualifiers:
Past champions expected in the field
| Player | Country | Year(s) won |
|---|---|---|
| Inbee Park |  South Korea | 2015 |
| Mo Martin |  United States | 2014 |
| Stacy Lewis | United States | 2013 |
| Jiyai Shin | South Korea | 2008, 2012 |
| Yani Tseng |  Taiwan | 2010, 2011 |
| Catriona Matthew |  Scotland | 2009 |
| Jeong Jang | South Korea | 2005 |
| Karrie Webb |  Australia | 2002 |
External links
- Official website
- LPGA.com - Women's British Open - microsite
- Ladies European Tour: Women's British Open
- Ladies Golf Union: Women's British Open
| Preceded by 2016 U.S. Women's Open Golf Championship |
Major Championships | Succeeded by 2016 Evian Championship |
Coordinates: 51°59′28″N 0°39′54″W / 51.991°N 0.665°W