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Heath bounces back after blowing lead to win first LET event

England's Charlotte Heath secured her maiden Ladies European Tour title in dramatic fashion, holding off a host of challengers to claim victory at the La Sella Open in Denia, Alicante.

Published: Sunday, 20 September 2026 at 5:45 PM
Heath bounces back after blowing lead to win first LET event
Key Things to Know
  • Charlotte Heath claimed her maiden Ladies European Tour title at the La Sella Open.
  • Heath finished at 10 under par after carding a final-round 73 to win by two shots.
  • The 24-year-old rookie held off challengers after surrendering an initial four-shot advantage.
The Story in 60 Seconds

England's Charlotte Heath secured her maiden Ladies European Tour victory on Sunday at the La Sella Open in Denia, Alicante. Starting the final round with a four-shot lead, the 24-year-old rookie weathered gusting winds and a tense leaderboard battle to card a final-round 73, finishing at 10 under par to claim a two-shot win.

Heath briefly lost her outright advantage as Germany's Helen Briem drew level, while Italy's Alessandra Fanali and England's Alice Hewson set the clubhouse target at eight under par. Heath maintained her composure down the stretch, capping her performance with a birdie on the 18th hole to seal the title.

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