The field for the tournament is set at 120, and most earn exemptions based on past performance on the Ladies European Tour, the LPGA Tour, or with a high ranking in the Women's World Golf Rankings.

The top 40 in the Women's World Golf Rankings, as of 4 August 2015 2.

LPGA Tour money list, as of commitment date Source:[1] Thursday, 10 September 2015 Friday, 11 September 2015 Saturday, 12 September 2015 Sunday, 13 September 2015 Lydia Ko birdied five holes on the back-nine and shot a round of 63 for a six-shot win over Lexi Thompson and her first career major championship.

With the win Ko became the youngest winner of a LPGA major, and the youngest major champion in golf since Young Tom Morris won the 1868 Open Championship.

[5] Final round Cumulative tournament scores, relative to par Source:[6]