Suzann Pettersen made a noteworthy comeback to the Ladies European Tour (LET) after a four‑year hiatus, carding an even‑par 72 at the Aramco Korea Championship. Her performance was highlighted by a steady round that placed her alongside England’s Lily May Humphreys, who secured a share of second place in the same event.
Pettersan, now 45, had previously hung up her clubs following the dramatic winning putt she sank for Team Europe in the 2019 Solheim Cup at Gleneagles. Since then, her only other appearance on the tour had been at the 2022 Aramco Team Series in Jeddah. In addition to her playing résumé, she has served as Europe’s captain for the Solheim Cup in both 2023 and 2024, underscoring her leadership credentials and deep experience on the international stage. The Norwegian’s round in South Korea began shakily.
After six holes she was three strokes over par, having taken a bogey on the third and a double‑bogey on the sixth. Rather than capitulating, Pettersen displayed the resilience that has defined her career. She rebounded with birdies on holes eight, thirteen and fifteen, the latter of which was secured with an impressive, long‑range putt that added a crucial shot to her scorecard. Her back nine was completely bogey‑free, a testament to her ability to adjust mid‑round and finish strong.
Meanwhile, 24‑year‑old Lily May Humphreys, who captured her first LET title at the 2023 Joburg Ladies Open, posted a five‑under‑par 67. Her round placed her just one stroke behind the leader, Patricie Mackova of the Czech Republic. Like Pettersen, Humphreys experienced early setbacks, dropping shots on the third and sixth holes.
However, she quickly turned the tide by recording five birdies and an eagle on the par‑five 13th, matching the scores of fellow competitors Miyu Yamashita, Sarah Kemp and Olivia Cowan. After her round, Humphreys reflected on the day’s challenges: "I played very nicely and I had quite a lot of good fortune go my way, which you need around here to shoot a low number. The course doesn’t give you anything.
You need to earn every birdie and some pars. I holed an insane amount of long putts and the hole‑out for eagle which was a nice way to start the afternoon." Her comments highlight the demanding nature of the Aramco Korea Championship, where precision and mental toughness are as essential as raw skill.
The 2026 LET season has already seen a surge of English success. Charley Hull kicked off the year with a victory at the PIF Saudi Ladies International in February, while Esme Hamilton claimed her maiden LET title at the South African Women’s Open in April.
Later in the summer, Eleanor Givens earned her first LET win at the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open, and Charlotte Heath added her name to the list with a triumph at the La Sella Open in September. These achievements underscore a growing depth of talent among English players on the European circuit. Patricie Mackova, the Czech contender who currently leads the Aramco Korea Championship, matched the course record set by Seojin Park in 2025, posting the lowest round of her career. Beyond her performance on the fairways, Mackova used the event to promote environmental awareness.
She wore a green outfit to spotlight sustainability, explaining afterward: "Myself, Sara Kouskova, Celina Sattelkau, and Camille Chevalier are part of an organisation called EcoAthletes. It’s a group of athletes who care about the environment and believe we need to act for future generations to enjoy the planet as much as we do.
We started wearing a green shirt on Thursdays this month. I didn’t have a green shirt, so I found this green dress." The tournament continues to attract a global audience, with round two of the Aramco Korea Championship being broadcast live on Sky Sports Mix and Sky Sports+ starting at 5:30 a.m.
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Overall, Pettersen’s steady return, Humphreys’s climb up the leaderboard, and Mackova’s record‑tying round illustrate the high level of competition and the diverse storylines that make the LET a compelling watch for fans worldwide.