The 2002 Women's British Open was held 8–11 August at the Ailsa Course at Turnberry Golf Club in South Ayrshire, Scotland.

It was the 26th edition of the Women's British Open, and the second as a major championship on the LPGA Tour.

Karrie Webb won the sixth of her seven major titles, two strokes ahead of runners-up Michelle Ellis and Paula Martí.

[3] Three strokes back after 54 holes, Webb shot a final round 66 (−6) to capture her fifth different major for a career "Super Slam."

[4] Defending champion Se-Ri Pak finished six strokes back, in a tie for eleventh place.