LETAS JOINS WORLD GOLF RANKINGS SET-UP

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DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA – For the first time since the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings was launched in 2006, the official women’s golf rankings system is adding two global tours. 
The China LPGA Tour and LET Access Series will now be incorporated in efforts to reflect the ever-expanding state of women’s golf around the world. 
The addition will also create more opportunity for professional golfers worldwide to qualify for the 2016 Olympics.
Both tours will begin accumulating points this month as their tournament schedules commence.
The LET Access Series (LETAS) is the official developmental tour of the Ladies European Tour with 325 active members. Traveling to seven different countries across Europe, the LETAS tournament schedule features 12 tournaments and € 342,500 (euros) in total prize money.
“We are delighted to be invited to join the Rolex Women’s World Rankings,” said Di Barnard, LETAS Tour Director. “It is an important step for LETAS and a great opportunity for the players to be recognized on the global golf stage, which could set them on the path to the Olympic Games at Rio de Janeiro in 2016.”