Anna Huang's Stunning Comeback Victory
In an extraordinary display of skill and determination, 17-year-old Anna Huang has clinched the 2026 Lalla Meryem Cup, completing a remarkable comeback at the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam in Morocco. After starting the final round six strokes behind, Huang surged ahead with a breathtaking score of 66 (-7), securing her third title on the Ladies European Tour (LET) with a total of 14 under par, just one stroke ahead of Australia's Kelsey Bennett. This victory is a testament to her exceptional talent and perseverance, particularly following her recent qualification for the prestigious US Women’s Open just two weeks prior, where she also achieved an impressive third-place finish at the Amundi German Masters 2026.
A Historic Achievement and Future Aspirations
Huang's triumph marks her third win on the LET within a mere eight months. She previously dominated the La Sella Open and the Lacoste Ladies Open de France in September 2025, making her the youngest player in LET history to achieve three victories at the tender age of 17 years, 6 months, and 24 days, surpassing the previous record held by Jeeno Thitikul. "I’m honestly completely shocked," Anna expressed after her victory. "I had no idea where the other players were positioned, or how Kelsey was doing. In the end, I won because I focused on staying patient and playing par on the last holes." Huang's performance started off brilliantly, with a birdie on the first hole followed by an eagle on the second, and additional birdies on holes 5, 6, 7, and 8. Despite feeling nervous on the back nine, she maintained her composure and remained committed to her strategy, culminating in this monumental victory.
For her remarkable achievement at the Lalla Meryem Cup 2026, Anna Huang will receive a prize of €67,500, propelling her to third place in the LET rankings, while Casandra Alexander continues to lead the pack. The tournament also featured several German-speaking players, with notable performances from Celina Sattelkau, Patricia Isabel Schmidt, and Alexandra Försterling, among others. Huang’s victory not only marks a significant personal milestone but also highlights her potential as a rising star in women’s golf.
As reported by golftime.de.
