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Anna Huang Becomes Youngest Three-Time Winner on the Ladies European Tour at the Lalla Meryem Cup
5/24/2026, 1:28:52 PM
Record-Breaking Victory at the Lalla Meryem Cup
Seventeen-year-old Canadian Anna Huang secured a one-stroke win at the Lalla Meryem Cup in Morocco, finishing on 14 under par after a final-round 66 that included six birdies and an eagle. Her score eclipsed overnight leader Kelsey Bennett of Australia, who posted a level-par 73 and fell to second place. The triumph on the Royal Golf Dar Es Salam Blue Course gave Huang her third Ladies European Tour (LET) title.
Recent Successes and Path to the Title
Huang entered the tournament after back-to-back victories at the La Sella Open and the Lacoste Ladies Open de France in September. In the week preceding the Lalla Meryem Cup, she qualified for the U.S. Women’s Open and tied for third at the Amundi German Masters. Defending champion Cara Gainer finished tied for sixth on eight under, underscoring the competitive field Huang navigated.
Key Competitors and Final Leaderboard
Australia’s Kelsey Bennett finished runner-up on 13 under. American Anna Morgan and Italy’s Anna Zanusso shared third place on 10 under. Ireland’s Anna Foster was the top Irish finisher, tied for 27th on two under, while fellow Irish players Áine Donegan (76) and Sara Byrne (74) placed further down the leaderboard.
Numbers That Defined the Tournament
- Huang’s final round: 66 (six birdies, one eagle)
- Winning total: 14 under par
- Deficit overcome: six strokes after the third round
- Bennett’s final round: 73 (level par)
- Third-place scores: 10 under (Morgan, Zanusso)
- Defending champion Gainer: 8 under (tied-sixth)
These figures illustrate the narrow margin separating the top two finishers and the consistency required to secure victory on a demanding course.
Significance for Women’s Golf
Huang’s win makes her the youngest player to capture three LET titles, surpassing the previous record held by Jeeno Thitikul, who achieved her third win at age 18. The achievement highlights the emergence of teenage talent on the professional circuit and reinforces Canada’s growing presence in elite women’s golf.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I'm honestly just so shocked right now,” — Anna Huang, Canadian golfer
- “To get my third win on tour in only my second year is incredible. I'm just trying to enjoy the moment!” — Anna Huang
- “I didn’t know where the leaderboard was at and I didn’t know where Kelsey (Bennett) was at. I was just trying to stay patient and make pars in the last few holes. But it ended up being the win for me.” — Anna Huang
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
Both source reports agree on the final scores, the margin of victory, and Huang’s record-breaking status; no discrepancies were identified.
What’s Next for Huang
Having secured a spot in the upcoming U.S. Women’s Open, Huang is expected to continue competing on the LET schedule, building on her recent successes and aiming to extend her record of early-career victories.
