Eleanor Givens of England celebrated her inaugural Ladies European Tour triumph after 210 attempts, edging out the competition by a single stroke at the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open. The 37‑year‑old posted a flawless five‑under‑par 66 on the tournament’s final day in Zug, reclaiming the lead at 17 under with her fifth birdie of the round before calmly finishing with a par on the last hole.
A dramatic moment unfolded for Alexandra Forsterling, who managed to salvage a remarkable par on the 14th after her tee shot became lodged in a tree. Her perseverance earned her a tie for second place at 12 under, alongside Ireland’s Anna Foster and Australia’s Whitney Hillier.
Sweden’s Kajsa Arwefjaell, who entered the final round holding a three‑stroke advantage, slipped to a fifth‑place finish at 11 under. A challenging back‑nine, highlighted by three dropped shots in the opening ten holes and a one‑over 72, contributed to her decline. Givens described the win as "life‑changing," expressing disbelief and pride while noting a surprising sense of calm throughout the day.
"I was thinking, ‘come on, let’s go for it.’ My weekend started with a nightmare because my clubs arrived late, so it felt almost destined that I would capture the title this week. I took my chance," she said. She reflected on a period of doubt the previous year, when she questioned whether she should continue competing. "I decided, ‘no, I’ve still got the ability to play and compete.’ I’ve worked incredibly hard behind the scenes, and this trophy means a great deal to me," Givens added.
The Ladies European Tour’s 2026 schedule continues to expand, with streaming options now available through platforms like NOW, and the Sky Sports Golf Podcast offering additional coverage. Fans can also check the Sky Sports golf broadcast schedule for live action. Givens emphasized the significance of her perseverance: "It was lucky on the 210th try, right? No, I always knew I had the capability to win.
This is really my first real stint in contention. Some players take longer than others. It’s amazing to have my name on this beautiful trophy." Her performance throughout the week was consistently strong. She recorded only a single bogey during the three‑under opening round and followed it with a five‑under 66 on Friday, which featured three consecutive birdies.
On Saturday, she posted a two‑under 70, then a three‑under 68, a seven‑under 65, and finally a ten‑under 62, culminating in a decisive birdie on the penultimate hole that secured her victory. With this win, Givens rose to 23rd on the LET Order of Merit, becoming the third English player to claim a LET title this season. Earlier in the year, Charley Hull captured the season‑opening PIF Saudi Ladies International in February, while Esme Hamilton earned her maiden tour victory at the South African Women’s Open in April. The upcoming event on the LET calendar is the KPMG Women’s Irish Open, scheduled to begin on Thursday, August 27.
Last year’s champion was England’s Lottie Woad, who won the tournament while still an amateur. The tournament will be broadcast live on Sky Sports+ starting at 2 p.m. on the opening day, and viewers can also stream the action through NOW.
For golf enthusiasts looking to play the sport themselves, a network of more than 1,700 courses across the United Kingdom and Ireland offers booking options online. By entering a course name, city, or postal code, players can find available tee times and compare rates. Overall, Givens’s breakthrough victory highlights the perseverance required to succeed on the professional circuit, and it adds another compelling story to the growing narrative of women’s golf in Europe.