A fantastic reward for an outstanding round: Amateur Lara Sophie Görlich has earned a spot in a prestigious professional tournament with a strong 74 (+1) in the Amundi German Masters Junior Qualifier by Esther Henseleit on the challenging North Course at Green Eagle Golf Courses.
In just under two months, the 18-year-old from GC Hannover will challenge top international golfers, including the German trio Esther Henseleit, Alexandra Försterling, and Helen Briem, at the Amundi German Masters powered by VcG (June 26-29, 2025).
Theresa Fecke from GC Paderborner Land (75), Antonia Isabella Steiner from GC Hubbelrath (76), and Tuula Krüger from Braunschweiger GK (77) will compete in the Pro-Am of the Ladies European Tour tournament , finishing second, third, and fourth, respectively —and will also gain unforgettable experiences there.
“I was pretty nervous at the beginning,” said Lara Sophie Görlich after her triumph. “I actually wanted to have fun first and foremost – but also achieve something. I was under par at one point. Then I had one or two bogeys. I birdied the last two holes – and finished with a score of one over. So it was a lot of fun.”
She now wants to tee off at the Amundi German Masters powered by VcG with the same attitude. That means: “Have fun, gain experience, maybe talk to a few players and get some tips from them. I was really happy to be there. Thanks to Esther for organizing it.”
“The high-quality sporting event of the Amundi German Masters Junior Qualifier by Esther Henseleit was the success we hoped for. The exciting competition on the tournament course definitively kicked off the countdown to the only LET tournament in Germany,” says Dirk Glittenberg, Tournament Director of the Amundi German Masters powered by VcG . “The anticipation for the premiere in Hamburg has grown even more. We congratulate Lara Sophie Görlich and wish her much success in June among the prominent tour players.”
“This qualifying tournament impressively demonstrated how many ambitious and talented young (up-and-coming) female players we have in Germany. These talents must be sustainably nurtured – at the clubs, the state golf associations, and the German Golf Association. The starting point for this development, however, is the consistent recruitment and retention of children and young people for the sport of golf. This requires committed local people who can break down barriers and spark enthusiasm with attractive offers. Equally important is a sporting role model. We are therefore delighted that Esther Henseleit is supporting us as an ambassador in promoting young talent,” explained Achim Battermann, Deputy President of the German Golf Association. “Special thanks go to Esther Henseleit, who was instrumental in inspiring this initiative, as well as to U.COM Event and the Ladies European Tour, who have embraced this idea with great commitment and are implementing it directly.”
“As a professional golfer, I know how important it is to be promoted early and to gain tournament experience,” said Germany’s number one Esther Henseleit, describing her motivation for initiating this event. For the 26-year-old, who won the silver medal at last year’s Olympic Games in Paris, the qualifying event was “a matter close to my heart. I want to give young talents the opportunity to show off their skills, compete against each other and develop their passion for golf. Every big dream begins with an opportunity and in this case maybe even with a starting place at the Amundi German Masters powered by VcG in my hometown of Hamburg,” said Henseleit, who was recently voted Hamburg’s Sportswoman of the Year 2024.
Eligible to participate in the Amundi German Masters Junior Qualifier by Esther Henseleit were young female golfers from Germany up to and including 18 years of age on the registration deadline with a handicap index of 2.4 or better. In total, around a third of the 96 possible candidates under the age of 18 who have a handicap of this kind or better in Germany were at the start.
