While many young golfers harbor the desire to play in their national golf league, not everyone can secure a position through exemptions and sponsorship. The oldest and best method to gain entry into any elite tour is by graduating from their qualifying school. It can be tough, but it sure is a proven path to the Tour membership.

And like almost every golf league, the Ladies European Tour also has a qualifying school called Lalla Aicha Q School. The aforementioned Q-School is a nod to the incredible efforts made by the now-deceased princess, Lalla Aicha, who belonged to the royal family of Morocco.

Meet Morocco’s Princess Lalla Aicha, who started a golf legacy in her country

A new agreement has been forged between Marrakech’s Golf Association and the Ladies European Tour, which is reviving the old Lalla Aicha Q-School, which served as an entry gate for LET from 2012–2018. The Q School is named in honor of the royal princess, Lalla Aicha.

Born in 1930, she was the daughter of King Mohammed V of Morocco and Lalla Abla bint Tahar. She preceded her elder brother Hassan II, who was the King of Morrocco. Princess Aicha was an ambassador of Morocco to countries like the UK, Italy, and Greece. However, she was also a patron of golf in her country.

A profound golfer herself, the princess contributed significantly to the promotion of women’s golf in Morocco. She financially supported the golf organizations in her country and also helped in sponsoring the Lalla Meryem Cup, which is held on LET. The tournament is named after her niece, Lalla Meryem.

Princess Aicha was among the visionaries who promoted gender equality in golf. The LET recognizes all of her hard work and dedication. Through its qualifying event, the European Tour is paying tribute to the works and contributions of the princess.

How many qualification rounds are there and where they will be held?

A total of 5 rounds of qualification will be held in December including the final qualifying round. The pre-qualifying events will be held at different venues throughout the city of Marrakech. There is also an additional pre-qualifying tournament to be hosted in India. The final round of qualification will be held in the second last week of the month, from December 16 – 20.

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The courses in Marrakech on which the qualifying tournaments will be hosted are – Samanah Golf by Nicklaus, Noria Golf, Marrakech, Palmerie Rotana, Classic Golf and Country Club, The Royal Golf Marrakech, and Al Maaden Golf Marrakech.

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