She also led the money list with earnings of $2,105,868, becoming the first to top $2 million in a single season.

[1] This was the first season that the Women's British Open was considered an LPGA major.

There were seven first-time winners in 2001: Heather Daly-Donofrio, Wendy Doolan, Tina Fischer, Kate Golden, Carin Koch, Catriona Matthew, and Gloria Park.

The following table shows all the official money events for the 2001 season.

^ – weather-shortened tournament Money List leaders Source:[3]