Rookies often dominate the chase for Ladies European Tour (LET) cards, regularly making up half the final top seven.
But this year, there’s been a shift. Seasoned professionals are leading the charge making the rookies’ path even more competitive.
With just one event left on the calendar, we catch up with the standout rookies still in the hunt.
Charlotte Heath
England’s Charlotte Heath tops the Rookie of the Year standings and currently sits seventh on the LETAS Order of Merit, which is the final qualifying spot for an LET card.
Heath burst onto the scene with a runner-up finish at the Madaef Golfs Ladies Open by Saidia Resorts, narrowly losing in a playoff to fellow Englishwoman Thalia Martin.
Since then she’s been remarkably consistent posting eight top-10 finishes and missing just one cut all season.
“It’s been tight all year, so nothing’s really changed for me,” said Heath. “I’m just trying to do my best in every event.”
After an injury sidelined most of her Epson Tour rookie season last year, Heath’s comeback has been impressive.
“Switching coaches was a big turning point,” she said. “I used to obsess over how my swing looked. Now, I just care about results. If the ball goes where I want, that’s enough.”
Looking ahead to the season finale, Heath is keeping her approach simple: “Of course I’d love to win, but I’m just going to keep doing what’s worked lately and give it my best.”
Justice Bosio
Australia’s Justice Bosio sits second amongst the rookies and has made a last-minute decision to return to Europe for the final event as she is determined to break into the top seven.
Switzerland was both heartbreak and hope for Bosio. A runner-up finish was not quite enough to secure the spot she needed. A win would have clinched it.
Now she’s got one last shot.
Andrea Bergsdottir
Iceland’s Andrea Bergsdottir, who resides in Sweden, has quietly built a strong rookie season. The 25-year-old sits third in the rookie rankings and 12th overall securing her place in the final stage of Q School.
With four top-10 finishes and her LET debut already under her belt, Bergsdottir has taken plenty away from her first season.
“It’s been a fun year with new places and new people. I’m happy with how I’ve played,” she said. “The biggest lesson had been balancing everything. I’ve been trying to manage the travel, the schedule, and figuring out when to rest.”
Bergsdottir is aiming to finish strong: “I want to make a run at it. I’d love to win, but I’ll just bring my best and see what happens. It’s the last event so I want to have fun with it.”
A personal highlight for Bergsdottir was finishing runner-up two weeks in a row, she also added: “Watching my friend Andrea and Ragga get their first wins. That really motivated me.”
Hannah Karg
Germany’s Hannah Karg rounds out the top four rookies. After a stellar finish to her amateur career where she won both the Danish Amateur and German Women’s Strokeplay she started the season strong with three early top-10s, but consistency has been a challenge in the latter half.
“Even though my game hasn’t always been there, I’ve really enjoyed my first full season as a pro,” said Karg. “I came in with high expectations, but this season’s been about learning and accepting the highs and lows.”
While the Rookie of the Year title is out of reach, Karg is focused on ending the season positively.
“I’m excited for the final event. I can’t crack the top seven now, but I want to finish on a high and stay mentally strong. I’m travelling with an amazing group of girls and it’ll be great to have one last event together before Q School in December.”
You can view the full Rookie of the Year rankings here.
The season finale, the Iberdrola Calatayud Ladies Open, tees off Thursday, 16 October, at Gambito Golf Calatayud. A field of 108 players will compete across 54 holes for a €45,000 prize fund.
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