The Swedish golfer carded a final-round 69 to finish on 14 under par at Gambito Golf Calatayud. Spain’s Marina Escobar Dominho secured a share of third place, while Svensson moved up to fourth in the LET Access Series rankings and strengthened her bid for a Ladies European Tour card for 2027

Elsa Svensson claimed her second title of the season on the LET Access Series (LETAS) with a commanding comeback victory at the Iberdrola Calatayud Ladies Open in Spain.

The Swedish golfer carded a final-round 69 at Gambito Golf Calatayud to finish on 14 under par, overcoming a three-shot overnight deficit to defeat compatriot Johanna Sjursen by three strokes. Svensson secured the €8,000 winner’s prize after a composed performance on the final day.

The victory marks Svensson’s second LETAS title of the season, following her success at the PGA Championship of Sweden in June, and strengthens her position in the race for promotion to the Ladies European Tour (LET) in 2027.

“This means a lot to me,” an emotional Svensson said after securing the title. “Honestly, I’m a little bit emotional. I’ve been working really hard, obviously like everyone else, but I’m just speechless. I’m really happy.”

Svensson Strengthens Her Bid for a Ladies European Tour Card

The victory at the Iberdrola Calatayud Ladies Open lifts Svensson to fourth in the LET Access Series Order of Merit, putting her in a strong position to secure one of the seven Ladies European Tour cards available for the 2027 season.

Svensson becomes the second player to record two victories on the LETAS this season, following fellow Swede Moa Svedenskiold.

“That’s why I’m so emotional,” Svensson explained. “I feel like this might help me get my card at the end. At the end of the season, there’s more pressure and I’m really glad how I handled it out there with all the pressure.”

The Swede also highlighted the importance of her support team, particularly her mother, who carried her bag throughout the tournament, and the friends who celebrated with her after the final putt.

“The support means everything. My mom was here on the bag caddying, which was nice, and then all my friends came up afterwards and hugged me. That just makes this so much more special,” she said.

A Three-Shot Comeback Seals Victory in Calatayud

Svensson began the final round three shots behind overnight leader Johanna Sjursen but wasted little time in reducing the deficit.

Playing the par-five opening hole, Svensson reached the green in two and converted her opportunity for birdie, while Sjursen dropped a shot after pulling her tee shot left of the fairway.

Sjursen briefly restored her advantage with a birdie at the fourth, but Svensson responded immediately at the next hole. A further birdie from the Swede at the seventh, combined with a bogey from Sjursen at the ninth, saw Svensson turn with a one-shot lead.

The momentum shifted repeatedly during a dramatic three-hole stretch from the 10th to the 12th. Sjursen recorded a birdie, double bogey and eagle, while Svensson produced two pars and a birdie to maintain control of the contest.

Svensson extended her advantage to three shots at the 13th, where she made birdie and Sjursen dropped a shot.

A bogey at the 16th briefly offered Sjursen an opportunity to mount a late challenge, but another bogey from the Swede at the 17th ended her hopes of catching the eventual champion. Both players finished with bogeys at the 18th.

Reflecting on the final round, Svensson praised the atmosphere in the group and her ability to remain composed under pressure.

“I’m sad that she (Sjursen) didn’t play her best today. But we had a good time, both of us. We laughed, and it was just a good atmosphere in the group, so that helped me to stay calm,” she said.

Marina Escobar Dominho Leads the Spanish Challenge

Spain’s Marina Escobar Dominho delivered one of the standout performances of the tournament, carding a final-round 71 to finish on nine under par and secure a share of third place.

She was joined at nine under by Germany’s Theresa De Bochdanovits, who signed for a 68; England’s Bel Wardle, also with a 68; Slovakia’s Michaela Vavrova, with a 69; and Finland’s Anna Backman, who recorded a 70.

France’s Lauren Holmey and Australia’s Belinda Ji shared eighth place on eight under par after final rounds of 68 and 72 respectively.

Norway’s Silje Torvund Ohma finished alone in 10th place on seven under, highlighted by an eagle at the par-five seventh.

England’s Jessica Hall and Thalia Martin, alongside Finland’s Tiia Koivisto, shared 11th place on six under par.

Spain’s Clara Moyano Reigosa finished in a tie for 14th on five under par, alongside Iceland’s Hulda Gestsdottir, French amateur Alice Kong, Switzerland’s Caroline Sturdza, the United States’ Katherine Schuster and Scotland’s Lorna McClymont.

LET Access Series Race for 2027 Cards Intensifies

With three tournaments remaining in the season, Lauren Holmey continues to lead the LET Access Series Order of Merit and the race for promotion to the Ladies European Tour.

Switzerland’s Natalie Armbruester occupies second place, followed by Sweden’s Moa Svedenskiold in third. Svensson’s victory moves her into fourth, ahead of England’s Bel Wardle, Czechia’s Tereza Zapletal Kozeluhova and Germany’s Theresa De Bochdanovits, who complete the top seven.

The seven highest-ranked players at the end of the season will earn Ladies European Tour cards for 2027, making every remaining tournament crucial for those seeking to secure their place among Europe’s leading professional golfers.

The LET Access Series season continues next week in Portugal with the Super Bock Ladies Open, scheduled to take place in Vidago from 20 to 22 October.

With the promotion race reaching its decisive stage, Svensson’s triumph in Calatayud could prove pivotal in her pursuit of a place on the Ladies European Tour next seaso