Casandra Alexander Clinches LET Order of Merit with Wistron Ladies Open Victory
South African golfer Casandra Alexander secured the 2026 Ladies European Tour (LET) Order of Merit with a three-shot win at the Wistron Ladies Open, closing with a bogey-free 64 at Sunrise Golf and Country Club. The victory marked her fourth LET title and third win of the season, solidifying her position at the top of the rankings with two events remaining. England’s Hannah Screen finished second, achieving her best result on the tour.
Casandra Alexander of South Africa clinched the 2026 Ladies European Tour (LET) Order of Merit with a three-shot victory at the Wistron Ladies Open held at Sunrise Golf and Country Club in November 2026. She closed with a bogey-free 8-under 64, finishing at 21-under-par for the tournament, her fourth LET title and third win of the season. This performance secured her an unassailable lead of 3,456.48 points in the Order of Merit standings, two events before the season’s conclusion. England’s Hannah Screen finished second with a 66 on Sunday, marking her best-ever result on the LET and rising from 44th to 20th in the rankings. Other top finishers included Pei-Ying Tsai and Mimi Rhodes, who shared third place at 17-under, while Ching Huang, the overnight leader, ended fifth at 15-under. Alexander’s win followed strong showings earlier in the year, including victories at the KPMG Women’s Irish Open and the Buccellati Ladies Italian Open.
Alexander’s success was built on consistent performance across five LET events, with her fourth title coming after a challenging start to the season in Chinese Taipei. Her coach, Grant Veenstra, and mentor Doug Pirie were credited for strategic support, particularly in decision-making under pressure. Alexander acknowledged her husband’s absence but expressed pride in the team effort behind her achievement. The Order of Merit victory solidifies her status as one of the top players on the tour, with Australia’s Kelsey Bennett and Germany’s Alexand
Alexander’s Order of Merit win may elevate visibility for South African women’s golf and inspire greater investment in development programs across Africa. Her success, achieved through consistency rather than a single breakout performance, underscores the value of sustained excellence over flashier results—potentially influencing how players and sponsors approach long-term career planning on the LET. The rise of Hannah Screen to 20th in the rankings could signal a broader shift in competitive balance, with emerging talent from England gaining traction. Comparable to Lydia Ko’s early dominance on the LPGA, Alexander’s achievement may prompt greater media attention and sponsorship interest in mid-tier European tour events. However, it remains unclear how this momentum will translate into expanded global exposure or increased prize money for LET players. What to watch for next is whether other top-ranked players like Anna Huang or Agathe Laisné can close the gap in the final two events—th