German women’s golf
German women’s golf is as deep as it has been in a long time: 14 German women golfers currently stand in the season ranking of the Ladies European Tour and 8 German players hold an LPGA Tour ranking in the USA. This page collects both worlds in one overview.
I am one of them. That is why you find the complete overview here first hand, with the current rankings of all players, from the Order of Merit to the world ranking.
Last updated on 8 September 2026
That is me: a professional golfer from Neustadt an der Weinstraße, pro since 2024, with two wins on the Sunshine Ladies Tour and T5 as my best LET result. My whole road, all results and statistics live on this website.
14 German women golfers are listed in the current Order of Merit of the Ladies European Tour: Alexandra Försterling, Esther Henseleit, Leonie Harm, Helen Briem, Celina Sattelkau, Patricia Isabel Schmidt, Chiara Noja, Olivia Cowan, Laura Fünfstück, Sophie Witt, Verena Gimmy, Sophie Hausmann, Carolin Kauffmann, Aline Krauter. The complete ranking table with world ranking and LPGA rank sits further down this page.
The road from the first swings at a club to a tour card is long, but it can be done. In my guide I explain it along my own example, from St. Leon-Rot through college golf to Q-School.
How to turn proAll German players with a current ranking in direct comparison, sorted by the LET Order of Merit.
| Rank | Player | Rolex ranking | LPGA (CME) | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Alexandra Försterling | 154 | – | G and LC Berlin-Wannsee |
| 11 | Esther Henseleit | 20 | 22 | Hamburger Golfclub |
| 18 | Leonie Harm | 173 | – | Golf Club St. Leon-Rot |
| 28 | Helen Briem | 121 | 131 | Stuttgarter Golf Club |
| 50 | Celina Sattelkau | 395 | – | Golf Club St.Leon-Rot |
| 78 | Patricia Isabel Schmidt | 428 | – | Golfclub Kirchheim-Wendlingen |
| 80 | Chiara Noja | 464 | – | Jumeirah Golf Estates |
| 94 | Olivia Cowan | 166 | 118 | Steinwenden, Germany |
| 115 | Laura Fünfstück | 250 | – | The Machrie |
| 127 | Sophie Witt | 777 | – | Golfclub Hubbelrath |
| 128 | Verena Gimmy | 659 | – | Golfclub Munchen Valley |
| 159 | Sophie Hausmann | 585 | – | GC Hubbelrath |
| 187 | Carolin Kauffmann | 771 | – | Marienburger Golfclub |
| 196 | Aline Krauter | 332 | 138 | Stuttgart |
These German players are currently listed in the CME ranking of the LPGA Tour, most of them play both tours.
| Player | LPGA rank | Rolex ranking | Also on the LET |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Henseleit | 22 | 20 | Yes |
| Polly Mack | 94 | 314 | Yes |
| Isi Gabsa | 116 | 430 | Yes |
| Olivia Cowan | 118 | 166 | Yes |
| Caroline Masson | 127 | 631 | Yes |
| Helen Briem | 131 | 121 | Yes |
| Aline Krauter | 138 | 332 | Yes |
| Sophia Popov | - | 604 | Yes |
The order depends on the ranking you look at. Three standings give the clearest picture:
By the LET Order of Merit Alexandra Försterling currently leads the German field, at rank 5 of the season standings.
In the world ranking (Rolex Ranking) Esther Henseleit is currently the best-placed German, at rank 20.
On the LPGA Tour Esther Henseleit is currently the best-placed German in the CME ranking, at rank 22.
14 German women golfers are listed in the current Order of Merit of the Ladies European Tour. Further German players compete on the LPGA Tour, the LET Access Series and the Epson Tour.
The answer depends on the ranking. By LET Order of Merit Alexandra Försterling leads the German field. In the world ranking Esther Henseleit is the best-placed German. On the LPGA Tour Esther Henseleit ranks highest in the CME standings.
Currently listed in the LET Order of Merit: Alexandra Försterling, Esther Henseleit, Leonie Harm, Helen Briem, Celina Sattelkau, Patricia Isabel Schmidt, Chiara Noja, Olivia Cowan, Laura Fünfstück, Sophie Witt, Verena Gimmy, Sophie Hausmann, Carolin Kauffmann, Aline Krauter.
Currently listed with an LPGA ranking are Esther Henseleit, Polly Mack, Isi Gabsa, Olivia Cowan, Caroline Masson, Helen Briem, Aline Krauter, Sophia Popov.
Yes. 24 German players currently hold a Rolex world ranking, led by Esther Henseleit at rank 20.
Without a current place in the LET Order of Merit but holding a world or LPGA ranking are: Caroline Masson, Chiara Horder, Hanna Tauber, Hannah Karg, Isi Gabsa, Lara Ok, Leticia Ras Anderica, Lisa Schumacher, Polly Mack, Sophia Popov. Most of them play on the LPGA Tour in the USA or move between the tours.
The Order of Merit is the season ranking of the Ladies European Tour. Players collect points at every event, and the standings decide among other things playing rights and the tour card of the following season.
The Ladies European Tour (LET) is the leading professional tour in Europe, the LPGA Tour is its counterpart in the USA and the highest-rated tour in the world. Several German players compete on both.
The typical road leads from club and national squads through amateur rankings or US college golf to the qualifying school of a professional tour. I explain the whole road in my guide "How to turn pro".
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A bogey-free 67 in round two, the lead going into the weekend and the final group on Sunday: the MCB Ladies Classic in Mauritius was my best tournament on the Ladies European Tour so far.
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The venue of the Amundi German Masters near Hamburg. Why the week in Winsen is the week of the year for German players.
True links golf on the South African coast. Why Humewood holds a permanent place in my career and what makes the course so demanding.
The course where it all began. Why GC St. Leon-Rot is more than a golf club to me and what visitors can expect.
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