Shortly after LPGA Q-Series concluded in December a marathon Qualifying School was held in Spain at La Manga Club, for the Ladies European Tour. It was Gabriela Ruffels from Australia’s second chance to get a tour card, after she missed registration deadline for LPGA Q-Series.
Ruffels, a former USC standout, and U.S Women’s Amateur champion was eighth at LETQ-School to earn her card in 2023. Ruffels will also be eligible for full Epson Tour status.
After 90 holes, a pair of Germans won the top spot. Polly Mack finished tied at 15 under with Alexandra Forsterling. Mack tied for 15th at LPGA Q-Series earlier this month in order to earn status for 2023.
Aline Krauter from Germany was 17th to earn LET Status after she took a part in the third place at LPGA Q-Series. Krauter was collegiate golfer at Stanford with Albane Valenzuela (Swiss player) who also holds LET and LPGA status. Valenzuela placed 68th on CME points in 2022, which allowed him to keep a full LPGA card.
Emma Spitz (T-6), a former UCLA student, and Louise Duncan (T-17) are two other notable recipients of LET cards.
Twenty-four players were granted Category 12 membership in 2023, while 28 others received Category 16 membership.
The Solheim Cup in Spain this year requires European players to be members of LET. Matilda Castren, Catriona Matthew’s 2021 team member, had to win the LET in order to qualify. It was dramatic on Finnish soil.
It is possible for someone from the LET Q-School this year to make her way onto Team Europe.
Anna Nordqvist and Caroline Masson, Caroline Hedwall, Jodi Ewart Schadoff, all won LET Q-School, before representing Europe multiple times in the Solheim Cup.
Along with the six Rolex Rankings players who are not otherwise qualified, the top two players from LET Solheim Cup points rankings will be eligible for the team. Suzann Pettersen has four captain’s choices.
