Staff WriterWhat began as a modest, well-meaning idea has quickly evolved into one of the most influential programmes in women’s sport. Two years since its debut at the AIG Women’s Open, the LET Performance Institute has become a cornerstone of player wellbeing and performance — the new benchmark for how elite female athletes can be supported both on and off the course.
Backed by The R&A and powered by Golf Saudi’s commitment to the women’s game, the LET Performance Institute (LETPI) is redefining what it means to compete at the top level. Its blend of physiotherapy, sports medicine, mental fitness, and even breast health screening has turned it into an indispensable part of the modern Ladies European Tour (LET) ecosystem.
“The LETPI has grown into a multidisciplinary centre that provides our players with everything they need to perform, recover, and thrive,” said Danny Glover, Chief Medical Officer at the Ladies European Tour. “We started small, but in just two years, it’s transformed how we care for our athletes.”
A Mobile Powerhouse of Performance
At every stop of the PIF Global Series, the LET Performance Institute acts as a travelling wellness hub — a fully equipped, female-focused mobile operation that delivers physiotherapy, soft tissue therapy, and tailored sports medicine services to LET players.
Across the 28 tournaments of the 2025 LET season, the Institute’s offerings have expanded to include experts in fertility, menstrual health, nutrition, and mental wellbeing. Each week follows a clear rhythm: early training and conditioning, then active recovery and preparation as competition intensifies.
This approach is made possible through the LET’s partnerships with Eleiko — the official fitness equipment supplier — and C-11 Recovery, whose technology underpins the players’ post-round recuperation.
“At the London event, we had our first purpose-built performance centre,” said Glover. “It had a full gym, physiotherapy suite, and mental fitness zone. The players loved it. That model, supported by Golf Saudi, is now our blueprint for future PIF Global Series events.”
Built for Progress, Not Patching Up
Unlike traditional tour physio setups that focus on crisis management, the LET Performance Institute takes a long-term approach — preventing injuries before they happen.
“What the institute tries to do is aim to have little wins every day to prevent us having those big losses,” said Glover. “We’re seeing less of the overuse and fatigue-type injuries that we saw three or four years ago. We can see the impact it’s having on the players, helping to manage their workload and tournament scheduling.”
The benefits were clear when Charley Hull suffered an ankle injury ahead of the London PIF Global Series event. Though forced to withdraw, the LETPI team had her back competing within weeks. She finished runner-up at the Aramco Houston Championship, then captured her third LPGA Tour title at the Kroger Queen City Championship just a week later.
“It helped me in the short term when I picked up my injury in London, but it’s the fuller picture around players managing their schedule and strengthening which is really important too,” said Hull, the current world No. 5. “It’s been a wonderful addition to the support services we enjoy.”
Science, Substance, and Opportunity
In just one season, the LET Performance Institute has delivered 796 free physiotherapy and soft tissue sessions across 25 tournaments — an extraordinary testament to its value. Yet, numbers only tell part of the story. The Institute is also spearheading groundbreaking research: four UK-based PhD students are currently studying strength and conditioning, nutrition, and breast health, helping close the gender data gap in sports science.
“Our aim is to make everything evidence-based,” Glover explained. “We’re developing new blueprints for training and rehabilitation, not based on men’s data, but on the real needs of female golfers.”
Beyond player performance, the LETPI is nurturing the next generation of sports medicine professionals. Through its new fellowship programme, it’s providing elite-level experience to female physiotherapists, strength coaches, and medical practitioners, building pathways both for players and the professionals supporting them.
Setting the Standard
As the PIF Global Series reaches its grand finale at the Aramco China Championship (Nov 6–8), the LET Performance Institute will once again stand at the heart of the action — a living example of progress in women’s golf.
“We’re proud of what’s been achieved,” said Glover. “But more importantly, we’re setting new standards. The LETPI is proving that when you invest in women’s sport with real commitment, the results speak for themselves.”
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