It was the 44th Women's British Open, the 20th as a major championship on the LPGA Tour, and the first at Royal Troon Golf Club.

The tournament was played behind closed doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom.

[3] The championship was won by world number 304 Sophia Popov, by two strokes from Thidapa Suwannapura.

She qualified for the Women's Open by means of a high finish at the LPGA Tour's Marathon Classic at the start of August.

Most players 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, with the rest of the field normally gaining entry by successfully competing in qualifying tournaments open to any female golfer, professional or amateur, with a low handicap.

Winners of the Women's British Open, aged 60 or younger at the scheduled end of the championship, provided they are still active members of a recognised tour.

The leading three (not otherwise exempt) in the 2020 Aberdeen Standard Investments Ladies Scottish Open 19.

In tough scoring conditions due to strong winds, Marina Alex and Sophia Popov were the only other two other players to finish under par.

Ten players returned even par rounds to lie a stroke further back, including 2009 champion Catriona Matthew and two-time LPGA major winner Anna Nordqvist.

[9] Friday, 21 August 2020 Windy conditions continued throughout the second round which made for difficult scoring again.

Daniela Holmqvist, who had held the lead at the halfway stage dropped down the leaderboard into a tie for 21st place after a six over par round of 77.

Popov bogeyed the last to finish two strokes ahead of Suwannapura and four clear of Lee.

Lindsey Weaver, who had been in a tie for fourth place after each of the opening three rounds and had chosen to play without a caddie as a result of COVID-19 related restrictions,[12] fell away on Sunday with a four over par round of 75 to finish tied for 19th place.

Final round Cumulative tournament scores, relative to par Source:[13]