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The Ladies European Tour (LET) is the leading professional golf tour for women in Europe. It was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Buckinghamshire, England. The LET organizes a series of tournaments throughout the year, with the season culminating in the season-ending LET Rankings.
History
The LET was founded in 1979 by a group of leading female golfers, including Dame Laura Davies, Alison Nicholas, and Trish Johnson. The tour initially consisted of just a handful of tournaments, but it has since grown to become one of the most prestigious golf tours in the world.
Tournaments
The LET season typically runs from March to November and consists of around 20 tournaments. The tournaments are held in a variety of countries throughout Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Germany. The most prestigious tournament on the LET is the Women's British Open, which is one of the five women's major golf championships.
Players
The LET is home to some of the best female golfers in the world. Notable players who have competed on the LET include Annika Sorenstam, Suzann Pettersen, and Lydia Ko. The current LET Rankings leader is Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand.
Format
The LET tournaments are typically played over four rounds, with the lowest total score after 72 holes determining the winner. The tournaments are open to professional female golfers who are members of the LET.
Qualification
To qualify for the LET, players must either have a high enough world ranking or have won a qualifying tournament. Players can also earn a place on the LET by finishing in the top 10 of the LET Access Series, which is the second-tier women's golf tour in Europe.
Prize Money
The total prize money on the LET is around €2 million per year. The winner of each tournament receives a share of the prize money, with the amount varying depending on the tournament.
Impact
The LET has played a major role in the development of women's golf in Europe. The tour has provided a platform for female golfers to compete at the highest level and has helped to raise the profile of women's golf in the region.
Get the latest information on the Ladies European Tour. View the current leaders, Order of Merit and upcoming events.
The Ladies European Tour (LET) is the leading professional golf tour for women in Europe. It was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Buckinghamshire, England. The LET organizes a series of tournaments throughout the year, with the season culminating in the season-ending LET Rankings.
History
The LET was founded in 1979 by a group of leading female golfers, including Dame Laura Davies, Alison Nicholas, and Trish Johnson. The tour initially consisted of just a handful of tournaments, but it has since grown to become one of the most prestigious golf tours in the world.
Tournaments
The LET season typically runs from March to November and consists of around 20 tournaments. The tournaments are held in a variety of countries throughout Europe, including the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Germany. The most prestigious tournament on the LET is the Women's British Open, which is one of the five women's major golf championships.
Players
The LET is home to some of the best female golfers in the world. Notable players who have competed on the LET include Annika Sorenstam, Suzann Pettersen, and Lydia Ko. The current LET Rankings leader is Atthaya Thitikul of Thailand.
Format
The LET tournaments are typically played over four rounds, with the lowest total score after 72 holes determining the winner. The tournaments are open to professional female golfers who are members of the LET.
Qualification
To qualify for the LET, players must either have a high enough world ranking or have won a qualifying tournament. Players can also earn a place on the LET by finishing in the top 10 of the LET Access Series, which is the second-tier women's golf tour in Europe.
Prize Money
The total prize money on the LET is around €2 million per year. The winner of each tournament receives a share of the prize money, with the amount varying depending on the tournament.
Impact
The LET has played a major role in the development of women's golf in Europe. The tour has provided a platform for female golfers to compete at the highest level and has helped to raise the profile of women's golf in the region.
