The 2022 AIG Women's Open was played from 4 to 7 August in Scotland at Muirfield.

As with previous tournaments, most players earned 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.

The rest of the field earned 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 top 25 on the 2021 Race to the CME Globe points list not already exempt as of 11 July.

The top 3 on the JLPGA Money List not already exempt as of the Suntory Ladies Open (12 June) 9.

Any player who did not compete in the previous year's Women's British Open due to maternity, who subsequently received an extension of membership for the maternity from the player's home tour in the previous year, provided she was otherwise qualified to compete in the previous year's Women's British Open.

The leading three players (not otherwise exempt) in the 2022 Trust Golf Women's Scottish Open Final Qualifying event was played over 18 holes on 1 August at North Berwick.