The 2023 AIG Women's Open was played from 10 to 13 August in England at Walton Heath Golf Club.

It was the first Women's British Open to be hosted at Walton Heath.

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 10 finishers and ties from the 2022 Women's British Open.

The top 35 on the final 2022 Race to the CME Globe points list.

The top 25 on the 2023 Race to the CME Globe points list not already exempt (as of 17 July 2023).

The top 3 on the JLPGA Money List not already exempt as of the Suntory Ladies Open.

Winners of any recognised LET or LPGA Tour events in the 2023 calendar year.

A minimum of leading three golfers, not otherwise exempt, from the FreeD Group Women's Scottish Open.

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.