Three-Way Tie Tops Ladies Italian Open Leaderboard
Moa Folke, Alexandra Forsterling and Casandra Alexander are tied for the Ladies Italian Open lead at 9-under after the second round. Folke carded a bogey-free 65, while Alexander made an eagle and two late bogeys in a 68. Five players are three shots back at 6-under.
Moa Folke, 31, from Sweden, is chasing her first Ladies European Tour victory after a bogey-free 65 that included birdies on her final three holes. Alexandra Forsterling, a four-time LET winner, carded 68; her most recent title came at the 2024 Amundi German Masters, and she has two runner-up finishes this season.
Casandra Alexander, who won the KPMG Women’s Irish Open on August 30, made an eagle at the par-5 14th with a four-iron but bogeyed the 16th and 17th. Five players sit three back at 6-under at Golf Club Milano in Monza.
The final round may draw more attention to women’s golf, especially in Italy and among fans of the Ladies European Tour. A first-time winner like Folke could inspire emerging players, while Alexander’s recent victory and Forsterling’s comeback may strengthen narratives around consistency and resilience. Sponsors and host venues could benefit from increased visibility, though the immediate social effect is likely modest and largely confined to golf audiences.