Overnight leader Amalie Leth-Nissen produced a composed final day display to win the Terre Blanche Ladies Open by three shots and earn a maiden Ladies European Tour Access Series (LETAS) victory.
The Dane got off to a shaky start with a bogey on the first before an amazing eagle on the sixth allowed her some breathing room.
A double bogey on hole seven followed by a bogey on hole nine threatened her lead yet Leth-Nissen brought it back on the back nine with birdies on 10 and 18.
Speaking about what it means to win, Leth-Nissen said: “It feels surreal because I’ve waited for this for so long. I’m proud of myself for keeping it together.
“I had a big help in my dad helping me and focusing on my game.”
It was a family affair for the Leth Nissens’ with Mum caddying for sister Cecilie who finished tied 18th and her father Christian caddying for Amalie.
“This win means a lot because my Mum will only come out a few times a year. So, to do it on a trip that she’s with us is special.
“To start the year with a victory is really special.”
The last couple of years have been a struggle for the Dane, who after earning her LET playing rights at the 2022 Q School found the transition to professional life difficult and failed to keep them for the following year.
“The last two years has been so tough and stressful. So, to finally see some results and see how hard I’ve worked it means a lot.
“I just want to continue working hard and playing well.
“I don’t know how we will celebrate as we have a flight to catch tonight but it will be with my family and then with my boyfriend when I get home.”
The 20-year-old adds the maiden LETAS title to her impressive catalogue of amateur records– a resume which includes a PING Junior Solheim Cup win, a European Girls’ Team Championship and the 2019 Junior Vagliano Trophy.
French amateur Sara Brentcheneff finished runner-up for the second year in a row on seven-under-par and whilst she may have not won the tournament, she won the crowd’s heart.
Swiss amateur Natalie Armbruester finished solo third on six-under-par whilst Finland’s Elina Saksa and Czechia’s Patricie Mackova finished tied fourth one shot back.
Three players tied for sixth: French amateur Pauline Stein, Spain’s Amaia Latorre and Spain’s Paz Marfa Sans.
The Tour now has a two week break before we head to Morrocco for the Madaef Golf Ladies Open, taking place between 25-27 April.
The event will mark the first time the Tour has played outside Europe.
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