{"id":738367,"date":"2026-06-15T13:59:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/738367\/"},"modified":"2026-06-15T13:59:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T13:59:06","slug":"golf-business-news-england-golf-unveils-womens-english-open","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/738367\/","title":{"rendered":"Golf Business News &#8211; England Golf unveils Women\u2019s English Open"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">England Golf has announced that its <a href=\"https:\/\/letaccess.com\/tournaments-information\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 Ladies European Tour Access Series<\/a> tournament will be renamed the <a href=\"https:\/\/letaccess.com\/tournaments-information\/5019\/2026\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Women\u2019s English Open<\/a>, marking a significant step in the organisation\u2019s long-term ambition to establish the event on the Ladies European Tour.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rebranding reflects England Golf\u2019s commitment to creating a flagship women\u2019s professional event that provides enhanced competitive opportunities for players while raising the profile of women\u2019s golf in England.<\/p>\n<p>By strengthening the event\u2019s identity and stature, England Golf aims to create a pathway towards full inclusion on the Ladies European Tour Access Series in the near future.<\/p>\n<p>The championship, which is being played at The Manchester Golf Club on 8-10 July, is expected to attract leading talent from across Europe while providing valuable opportunities for English players to compete at a high level on home soil for an increased prize fund of \u20ac80,000, one of the highest on the LETAS schedule.<\/p>\n<p>Jeremy Tomlinson, Group CEO of England Golf, said: \u201cThis announcement represents a significant and exciting step forward for the women\u2019s game in England, creating greater visibility and, importantly, more meaningful playing opportunities for our elite female golfers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt builds on the momentum of the recent English Open announcement and our strengthened partnership with the DP World Tour, reflecting a clear, aligned commitment to elevating the competitive pathway.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy working closely with Ladies European Tour, we are not only bringing world-class golf back to England, but also ensuring that our most talented women have the platforms they need to compete, develop and succeed at the highest level.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Tom Phillips, Chief Executive of the Ladies European Tour, said: \u201cWe are delighted that England Golf has launched a new era for the Women\u2019s English Open, taking place on the LET Access Series next month and are excited about the event\u2019s long-term potential.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are grateful to England Golf for their ambition and look forward to working together to ensure that the Women\u2019s English Open becomes a standout, sustainable tournament on the Ladies European Tour schedule.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"348\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Screenshot-2026-06-15-at-14.39.37-1-1024x348.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-182627\" style=\"aspect-ratio:2.9415627051871307;width:626px;height:auto\"  \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"England Golf has announced that its 2026 Ladies European Tour Access Series tournament will be renamed the 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