Tranlate this title Winning playoff for Komulainen: Zanusso fourth in spanish

After 14 years on the Ladies European Tour, Finland’s Noora Komulainen has finally earned her first victory on the tour. At the Royal Beroun Golf Club in the Czech Republic, the 35-year-old secured a thrilling playoff, defeating Justice Bosio and Lisa Pettersson.

Komulainen, results

Starting one shot off the lead, Komulainen shot an excellent 66 (-6) in her final round, reeling off four consecutive birdies on the final holes. This put her at -18 along with the other two contenders. In the playoff on the par-5 18th, all three chose a layup, but the Finn played the better wedge, leaving the ball just over two meters away. After her opponents missed, she holed the decisive birdie, sparking a huge celebration on the green with her husband Roope (her caddie) and five-year-old daughter Elli.

«I’ve been playing on Tour for 14 years without a win: this success means everything to me,» said a visibly moved Komulainen. She dedicated her triumph to her family and team, emphasizing the support of her Finnish compatriots present.

Italy leaves the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open with excellent signs. Anna Zanusso confirmed her excellent form by finishing fourth with a total of -17 (68-66-65). This high-level result confirms her growth on the LET. Close behind, in sixth place with -15, is Roberta Liti, who impressed with a fiery finish: a 63 (-9) on the final round, her best of the week, which allowed her to climb the rankings.

Alessandra Fanali finished 24th at -11 (66-73-66), while Alessia Nobilio finished 49th at -7 (70-69-70). All four Italian players earned prize money.

Other standouts of the week included Justice Bosio (Australia), who reached the playoff in her first full year on the LET, and Daniela Darquea (Ecuador), who shot a career-low 64 (-8), earning her another top-five finish.

With this victory, Komulainen climbs to ninth place in the 2026 Ladies European Tour Order of Merit. A well-deserved success for a player who has always fought consistently and who has finally reaped the rewards of a long journey.

An excellent week for Italian women’s golf, with strong performances that bode well for the upcoming Tour events.