The grants aim to build on the LET's LEARN element of the tour's development strategy, to encourage members to undertake qualifications outside of their training to help with what is known in the sport as 'identify foreclosure' and to prepare players for a smooth transition to a second career when their time as a professional athlete comes to an end.

Gateley Plc, which has been named as the Official Development Partner for LET, will provide a series of grants for LET members to apply for in order to cover the costs of course fees, exam fees and associated materials.

Players Emma Goddard from Liverpool and Leigh Whittaker from Germany, were the first to receive a grant of £500 each from Gateley earlier this year.

Emma, who joined the Tour in 2015 and achieved her maiden win on the LET's Access Series in 2017 at the Riberia Sacra Patrimonio de la Huamidad International Ladies Open, applied for the grant to support her in obtaining an ASQ Level 5 Diploma in Golf Club Management through the Golf Club Manager's Association.

Commenting on her recent award win, Emma said: 'At some point in the future, I would like to be a Director of Golf and I feel the time is right for me to start working towards that goal. The Gateley grant will help me to gain the qualification and give me the knowledge I need.'

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