The Women’s English Open on the LET Access Series (LETAS) at Manchester Golf Club concluded with Czech golfer Tereza Zapletal Kozeluhova winning her first professional title at 12‑under par.

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🏆 Key Outcome
– Champion: Tereza Zapletal Kozeluhova (Czechia), finishing at –12 after a final‑round 69.
– Runner‑up: Hyeonji Kang (UAE), one stroke behind at –11.
– Tied 3rd: Jessica Hall (ENG), Katherine Schuster (USA), Isabella Holpfer (AUT), Ragga Kristinsdottir (ISL), and Thalia Martin (ENG) at –9.

Kozeluhova’s win was dramatic: she missed a short par putt on the 18th and believed she was headed for a playoff—until fellow players ran over to celebrate her victory.

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📍 Event Context
The Women’s English Open returned after an 18‑year absence, hosted at Manchester Golf Club as part of the LET Access Series (LETAS).
– Dates: 8–10 July 2026
– Format: 54‑hole stroke play, cut to top 45 pros and ties after 36 holes
– Field: 132 players from 35+ nationalities
– Prize Fund: €80,000, the second‑highest purse on the LETAS schedule.

The event is part of England Golf’s long‑term strategy to elevate women’s professional golf and eventually secure a place for the tournament on the main Ladies European Tour (LET).

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🌟 Notable Performances
– Maria Vittoria Corbi (ITA): Finished 12th at –5.
– Elena Virginia Carta (ITA): 43rd at +2.
– Several English players—including Jessica Hall and Bel Wardle—featured prominently, reflecting strong domestic representation.

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🔍 Tournament Highlights
– Kozeluhova’s round included two eagles, multiple birdies, and a resilient bounce‑back after mid‑round bogeys.
– The event also featured the inaugural Respect in Golf Pro‑Am, bringing celebrities and industry leaders together to promote inclusivity and culture in golf.
– Free admission encouraged strong community engagement and visibility for women’s golf.

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📈 Why This Event Matters
The Women’s English Open is becoming a flagship LETAS event thanks to:
– Increased prize money
– Strong international field
– England Golf’s commitment to building pathways from amateur to professional levels
– Growing momentum toward full LET inclusion

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