KPMG and the Ladies European Tour (LET) are committed to working together to produce a new resource that will give LET members access to high quality educational material so they can continue to engage in their own development. staff while competing on the Tour.

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Introducing the idea, Mike Round, Director of Development for LET said: “We believe we have a duty of care to members, so we are working with KPMG to develop a resource that will promote the benefits of lifelong learning. All the evidence indicates that a good understanding of dual careers can indeed improve performance, help players enjoy long and productive sports careers, and help them prepare for the end of their playing careers. , a number of studies suggest that continued participation in educational activity can help elite athletes avoid mental health problems ”.

Unlike other sports organizations, LET is not able to educate its players team by team or club by club, we are looking for a more innovative solution. The Personal Development Program for Athletes developed by KPMG includes a single portal that will provide high performance athletes access to a flexible learning facility. This will allow LET players to download educational material anytime and anywhere in the world.

Describing the modules to integrate into the system, Scott Ward, KPMG's personal development program for athletes, said: “The aim is to provide the appropriate support for the players to progress in their careers. We are aware that this is already a well-qualified group, but we plan to include topics that will further improve their knowledge and employability. Players will benefit from learning about public speaking, networking skills, employability, business environment, business skills and issues specific to women in the workplace ”. He added : “The installation will also allow us to include relevant videos, documents and encourage interaction between players. "

Tying this to one of golf's hot topics, encouraging more women and families in the sport, Mike believes this initiative will have a significant positive impact on the course. He said: “With LET, LETAS and the past members, we have a small army of women who have the potential to move into positions of influence and leadership in golf. Involving more women in the decision-making process will lead to a better understanding of what women and families are looking for and how golf could be presented to better meet their expectations and needs. "

It is hoped that more will join KPMG and LET so that the scope and scale of this exciting initiative can be enhanced.