Hanbury Manor Marriott Hotel and Country Club will stage a new professional women’s golf tournament in July 2026 with the launch of the Pitch15 Open, an event added to the LET Access Series calendar.
The tournament marks a significant addition to the schedule as one of only three new events introduced for the 2026 LET Access Series season, further strengthening the competitive pathway for women’s professional golf in the United Kingdom.
A Prestigious Venue for a Growing Tour
The Pitch15 Open will bring international professional players to Hanbury Manor, a venue with a long standing reputation for hosting elite level golf. As part of the LET Access Series, the official development tour for the Ladies European Tour, the event will offer valuable ranking points and a vital progression opportunity for players aiming to reach the top tier of the women’s game.
Hosting the tournament places Hanbury Manor at the centre of the continued expansion and professionalisation of women’s golf, providing a high quality stage for emerging talent from across Europe and beyond.
Supporting Sustainable Pathways in Women’s Golf
The event has been developed by women’s sports investment platform Pitch15 and is designed to be more than a standalone tournament. It forms part of a wider commitment to building sustainable competitive structures and commercial opportunities within women’s golf.
The Pitch15 Open is intended to support elite performance while contributing to the long term health of the sport by strengthening domestic pathways for female athletes.
Growing Audiences and Participation
According to the EY Parthenon UK Sports Engagement Index 2025, 88 percent of UK adults engaged with sport in the past year, with women’s formats delivering some of the strongest growth. The research also highlights golf’s success in attracting new participants, with nearly four in ten golfers having taken up the sport within the past two years.
This growth underlines the importance of structured competitive tours such as the LET Access Series in converting participation into high performance opportunity.
Pitch15 Commitment to the Future of the Game
Tommy Nordam Jensen, CEO of Pitch15, said the new event reflects a long term vision for women’s sport.
“The Pitch15 Open reflects our belief that women’s sport deserves properly structured, long term investment. The LET Access Series is a critical pathway for elite golfers, and this tournament is about creating an environment that supports ambition, progression and sustainability for the women’s game, not just for one week but for the future of the sport.”
With Hanbury Manor confirmed as host, the Pitch15 Open is set to become a notable addition to the LET Access Series calendar and a key fixture in the development of women’s professional golf in the UK.
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