During a week when low scores were difficult to come by, Laetitia Beck was one of the exceptions.
The 33-year-old from Israel shot 71-68-66 and finished at 8 under to win the Epson Tour’s 2025 Atlantic Beach Classic presented by Access Golf, her first professional win after 11 years playing on both the Epson Tour and the LPGA.
The second event on the Epson Tour’s schedule was marred by brutal wind during Thursday’s first round.
Beck, the first women’s professional golfer from Israel, was one of just five golfers out of 120 in the starting field to be at even par or better on the first day.
Beck shot 68 in the second round and then finished with a 66 on Saturday at Atlantic Beach Country Club in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Sophia Schubert, who shot 75 to open, had a sizzling 63 on Saturday, tying the course recor and marking the best round of the week by two shots. She finished solo second at 5 under. Bi Shin was solo third at 2 under.
“I still tried to not think too much ahead,” said Beck. “It does show that I am capable of playing well. Often, I go to an event unsure and not so confident with my game, and I always have to try to figure out something. So, the good thing is that I’m a feel player. Even though I’m technical, I’m still a feel, and I’m able to find a feel that works for that week. So, I’m hoping that by winning this week, it will help me stay more calm under pressure.”
Yana Wilson and Amari Avery tied for fourth at even par. The rest of the field was over par for the 54-hole event with nine golfers finishing 20 over or worse.
Ten years ago, Beck, a five-time winner of the Israeli Open Golf Championship, became the first Israeli player to earn an LPGA card. Her up-and-down career saw her earn her card again for 2024 but in 2025, she’s back on the Epson Tour, but now, she’s a first-time winner.
Beck’s family moved from Belgium to Israel in 1998 to get away from rising antisemitism. She grew up within walking distance of Israel’s only 18-hole golf course, Caesarea Golf Club. A five-time Israeli Open champion, Beck played collegiate golf at Duke and helped the Blue Devils win the 2014 NCAA Championship. That summer, she became the first Israeli woman to turn professional, debuting at the Ricoh Women’s British Open at Royal Birkdale.
Golfweek’s Beth Ann Nichols contributed to this article.
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