The 2012 Ricoh Women's British Open was held 13–16 September at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Merseyside, England.

Jiyai Shin won her second Women's British Open, nine strokes ahead of runner-up Inbee Park.

The rest of the field earned entry by successfully competing in qualifying tournaments open to any professional female golfer or amateur with a low handicap.

The final qualifying tournament was held at Caldy Golf Club just up the road from the famous links.

[6][7] Source:[8] Amateurs: Ko (−1), Clyburn (+1), Law (+2), Yan (+5), Hull (+7), Taylor (+7), Peters (+9), Boulden (+10), Maguire (+13), Thompson (+14).