Nastasia Nadaud ©Tristan Jones-Ladies European Tour

The French player was exempted from the finals at La Manga Club thanks to her 16th place finish in the LET Access Series order of merit, despite only playing five events.

Nadaud scouted the LET Q-School host courses after the end of the LETAS season and that trip quickly paid off.

With rounds of 68, 67, 66, 75 and 71 on the North and South courses, the 18-year-old took third place in the standings with a score of 14 under par, earning her LET card for this season. and turning professional after the tournament.

Speaking at the time, the teenager said : "I don't think I can put words to how I feel! I can't believe it's over; I still think there is a sixth round tomorrow. I feel really good, and it's over, finally.

“It's the perfect end to my amateur career. If someone had told me that I would be in the top 3 at Q-School, I would have already turned pro! It's truly pleasent."

The Frenchwoman had an excellent year 2022 on the golf course by being part of the victorious French team at the European Girls' Team Championship and by winning the LETAS by winning the Goteborg Open.

Additionally, the young Frenchwoman made her LET debut at the Jabra Ladies Open and finished T30 at the VP Bank Swiss Ladies Open and T42 at the Lacoste Ladies Open de France.
With a record LET schedule to look forward to this year, featuring the biggest prize money in the organization's 45-year history, Nadaud is eager to begin her professional journey.

She explains :  «I want to play as many tournaments as possible and enjoy my first year as a professional. I'm going to rest for the winter and then we'll have a great year."

 “I'm super motivated and can't wait for the season to start. I'm going to have two or three weeks off after Q-School, then I can't wait to get back to it and get the season started."

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