Sweden’s Anna Magnusson is no stranger on the LET scene.
Magnusson is the epitome of resilience after earlier this month becoming the first player to earn their LET card through the LET Access Series twice.
Before she returns to the LET next year, let’s get to know the graduate better for a second time around…
In 2022, Magnusson finished sixth on the standings to secure full playing rights on the LET but struggled to maintain them in 2023.
Undeterred, Magnusson returned to LETAS’ opening event, the Terre Blanche Ladies Open, and won.
The Swede, who started two shots behind, posted a magnificent 68 (-4) on a low scoring final day at Golf Du Terre Blanche to usurp amateur Sara Brentcheneff from claiming a home victory.
Reflecting on the win, Magnusson said: “That win holds so many positive memories. It gave me a lot of confidence throughout the rest of the year.
“Even though it was a win on LETAS it gave me a lot of confidence at a few LET events after, and I felt like I had something good going on.“
Explaining why she posted more successful results in 2024, the Swede said: “This year I was more focussed on the process than the results. If you have good processes, the results are going to come.
“I enjoyed every tournament I got into this year. I took advantage of every opportunity and I just enjoyed being back on the course.
Midway through the season, Magnusson decided to focus her energy on the LETAS schedule, and it paid off.
After 12 events, Magnusson made 11 cuts, two top 10 finishes including a runner-up position in Smorum and finished sixth again on the Order of Merit to earn her LET card for the second time.
“Securing the card was harder this year. There were so many great players this year and it was hard work to maintain a good level all the time.
“On the other hand I was so inspired by the girls out there because there were so many great players and I could have seen so many different people winning this year.
“After last year it feels good to perform this year since I didn’t do it last year. I was so lost so it’s nice to be able to fall down and get back up.
“I had no clue that I was the first person to get their card twice. I think it says a lot about my mindset, I know some of the girls that had their LET cards from LETAS and didn’t realise how tough it would be to keep them.
“I hope I can inspire others to not give up. If you fall out you can come back again. It’s ok to have a bad year and then come back stronger.
Magnusson is now enjoying being back at home and enjoying the last moments of Swedish good weather.
“The weather at home has been crazy nice. The courses are in such good condition right now and I’ve just kept playing and working on some technical stuff in my swing right now.
““It’s just great to be at home and have a routine.
“I’m doing up my apartment right now. I’m redecorating and enjoying having side projects alongside golf practice.”
Magnusson soon plans to fly over to Germany where her coach Jimmy Danielsson resides.
Speaking about having a long-distance coach-player relationship, Magnusson said: “I thought it would be so much harder but I think I talk to him every day. We do a lot on facetime and we work well online,
“When I do go over to Germany we get a lot of work done and i always leave there feeling inspired to continue working hard at home.
Magnusson shares a coach with fellow 2022 graduate, Patricia Isabel Schmidt and the two are close.
“The three of us make a good team and Patricia and I try to inspire each other.”
Magnusson began playing the game when she was aged nine alongside her family and it was a competitive spirit with her brother that made her attend.
“I started playing golf at the age of nine with my brother and my mom,” she said. “My dad has played since he was a kid.
“He just wanted us to try so the three of us had lessons every day for two weeks. To be honest I only went because my coach brought his dog and I wanted to beat my brother.
“I don’t think I knew I loved golf so much until I got to high school, I played a lot of sports when I was younger and loved it all.
“I realized I wanted to play professionally when I stopped my other sports and just focused on golf in high school. I found out you could go to college and then turn pro, so that was my main goal.”
The Stockholm native turned professional in 2017, having graduated from Morehead State University with a degree in Sports Management.
Magnusson can’t wait for another full season on the LET and is excited to plan her schedule.
“I’m just so excited to plan my schedule. I loved the Aramco events, and I hope there is going to be an event in the states. I like to go back and bring back some college memories.
“I hope there is going to be some events in Sweden too. I’m excited for there to be big tournaments at home.“
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The LET season continues this week with the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF – Riyadh before the year culminates in the season-ending Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España presented by Oysho at the end of November.
