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The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service named official agronomist of the LET
04 Feb 26
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The Ladies European Tour (LET) has today announced The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service has been appointed as the Official Agronomist of the Tour.
It will advise the LET on sustainable golf course maintenance operations and environmentally responsible agronomy practices for 20 venues and three events in 2026. Working collaboratively with the golf courses and the LET, The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service will provide expertise for the effective management of courses and use of best practice in sustainability to provide high performance playing surfaces in an environmentally responsible way. This will allow courses to reach their optimal course conditioning for world-class LET tournaments, while adhering to current environmental regulations and taking into consideration factors such as climate change and resource constraints.
The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service will provide expertise to the LET in 2026.
Putting sustainability in focus
Services provided to LET venues during the 2026 season will include site visits, agronomic reports, observations and recommendations, follow-up calls, soil sample analysis, course set up guidelines and data collection using USGA GS3 and Moisture Meter technology with the Deacon platform. Through the LET Sustainability Initiative (LETSI), the LET works with partners equally committed to initiatives that put sustainable leadership and green partnerships in focus to make a global impact. This partnership with The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service elevates this commitment bringing a greater emphasis to sustainability on all levels. “We are proud to welcome The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service as the Official Agronomist of the LET. This collaboration marks an important step forward in our shared commitment to sustainability, course excellence, and the future of the women’s game,” said Diane Barnard, Director of Operations at the LET. “With the expertise of The R&A Sustainable Agronomy Service, our venues will be better equipped than ever to deliver world-class playing conditions while embracing best practices that safeguard our environment. It’s a partnership that adds real value on and off the course for the LET and our players.”
The R&A and LET partnership will bring a greater emphasis to sustainability on all levels.
Daniel Lightfoot, Director of Sustainable Golf at The R&A, “Our team of agronomists has extensive experience of providing world-class, high performance playing conditions which adhere to best practices in sustainability at championships and events worldwide. We look forward to working with the Ladies’ European Tour to support its tournament venues that will host professional events for the best women’s golfers this year.”
LET winner Marta Martin said: “This partnership with R&A Agronomy Services is a very positive step for the LET. From a player’s perspective, and with my background in turf agronomy, having expert agronomic support across venues helps ensure consistent, high-quality playing conditions week after week, while also supporting sustainable course management. That consistency is crucial for fair competition and for the continued growth and professionalism of women’s golf.”
The LET season will begin at the PIF Saudi Ladies International which is taking place at Riyadh Golf Club from 11-14 February.