- Young female golfers will have the opportunity to earn a spot in the Ladies European Tour (LET) event at the Amundi German Masters Junior Qualifier by Esther Henseleit on 26 April 2026.
- Esther Henseleit: ‘I’m excited to see what you can do and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you!’
- DGV President Claus Kobold: ‘A strong and important signal for the promotion of our young female golfers.’
- The best talent from the qualifying event will tee off alongside Germany’s top players and international golf stars at the Amundi German Masters powered by VcG.
- The second, third and fourth place finishers in the qualifying tournament will receive an invitation to the official Pro-Am of the Amundi German Masters.
- The only LET tournament in Germany will take place again from 14 to 17 May 2026 on the North Course of the Green Eagle Golf Courses.
Tee off on your professional dream: The Amundi German Masters Junior Qualifier by Esther Henseleit is once again opening a special door for young female golfers this year. The qualifying tournament for the only LET event in Germany offers outstanding talents the chance to actively experience a professional tournament under top conditions on one of the tour’s most famous golf courses. On Sunday, 26 April 2026, the young golfers will compete for a place in the Amundi German Masters powered by VcG, which attracted several thousand fans to the course near Hamburg last year.
While the winner of the qualifying tournament will compete for the prestigious LET title alongside top international golfers a few weeks later, from 14 to 17 May 2026, the three runners-up will also have the opportunity to gain unforgettable experience in the official Pro-Am of the Amundi German Masters on 13 May 2026. Like the Ladies European Tour tournament, the qualifying event will take place on the challenging North Course at Green Eagle Golf Courses.
Esther Henseleit: ‘A matter close to my heart’
“As a professional golfer, I know how important it is to be encouraged early on and to gain tournament experience. That’s exactly why this junior qualifier is a matter close to my heart: it gives young talents the opportunity to compete under professional conditions. I’m excited to see what you can do and I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you!” says Esther Henseleit, silver medallist.
DGV President Claus Kobold: ‘Invaluable’
“The Amundi German Masters Junior Qualifier by Esther Henseleit sends a strong and important signal for the promotion of young female golfers. It is invaluable, especially for young girls, to have the opportunity to earn a place in a professional tournament and thus gain experience at the highest level at an early age,” says Claus Kobold, President of the German Golf Association (DGV). “Esther Henseleit is not only an outstanding ambassador for German golf, but also an inspiring role model who shows what can be achieved with passion, talent and support. This qualifying tournament creates concrete prospects and motivates the next generation to pursue their sporting dreams. The German Golf Association is proud to support this initiative and offer young players such a stage.”
Young female golfers from Germany aged 18 and under with a handicap index of 2.4 or better are eligible to participate in the Amundi German Masters Junior Qualifier Event by Esther Henseleit. The tournament round will start at 10 a.m. in groups of three. Caddies are allowed. The field of participants is limited to 36 players (the best 30 players according to handicap plus up to 6 invites). Participation is free of charge. Snacks during the round and refreshments afterwards at the award ceremony will be provided for the participants.
Registration is done through the German Golf Association (DGV) in writing and informally by email to [email protected]. The registration deadline is 12 April 2026.
All information about the event and registration can be found at: https://amundigermanmasters.de/juniorqualifier/
Strong field of players with German stars and defending champion Tan
The fifth edition of the Amundi German Masters powered by VcG also features renowned German players among the favourites. Among others, Olympic medallist Esther Henseleit, top talent Helen Briem, winner of the LPGA Q-Series Final Stage at the end of 2025, and Alexandra Försterling, winner of the tournament in 2024, will be teeing off again next year. Other favourites include LET winners from Germany, Laura Fünfstück and Patricia Isabel Schmidt, as well as Leonie Harm and Olivia Cowan, who celebrated a strong third place at the LET season finale at the end of November. Defending champion Shannon Tan, who won the acclaimed premiere at Green Eagle and later even won the LET season ranking, is also looking forward to her start in Germany.
VIP tickets available in two categories for the first time
Green Eagle Golf Courses offers spectacular views across several holes thanks to several natural grandstands. This means that spectators are always close to the action. The VIP Garden Lounge awaits guests along the final fairway of the North Course. In a Mediterranean atmosphere with a direct view of the 18th green, where the race for the title will be decided on the final day, spectators can experience the top international golfers in a special atmosphere. For the first time this year, tickets for the VIP experience are available in several categories.
Tickets for the Amundi German Masters powered by VcG are available here: www.amundigermanmasters.de/tickets
Golf enthusiasts can also register as volunteers for the LET tournament via the following link: https://amundigermanmasters.de/volunteers/
