[3] The winner was the Philippines' Yuka Saso, who defeated Japan's Nasa Hataoka on the third hole of a sudden-death playoff after both players had tied at 280 (4 under par).

The leading 30 players from the 2020 LPGA Race to the CME Globe final points standings 10.

Winners of official LPGA Tour events from the originally scheduled date of the 2020 U.S. Women's Open to the start of the 2021 tournament 11.

The leading player from the 2020 China LPGA Tour order of merit not otherwise exempt as of April 14, 2021 18.

The leading two players from the 2020 LPGA of Korea Tour order of merit not otherwise exempt as of April 14, 2021 20.

Special exemptions The championship is open to any female professional or amateur golfer with a USGA or World Handicap System index not exceeding 2.4.

Players may qualify by competing in tournaments of over 36 holes held between April 21 and May 13, 2021, at 22 designated sites.