The year 2025 was a definitive breakthrough season for Casandra Alexander, marking her transition from a regional star on the Sunshine Ladies Tour to a top-tier competitor on the global stage. Her season was defined by a maiden Ladies European Tour (LET) victory, statistical dominance, and an extraordinary display of resilience following a mid-season injury.
Key victories and top performances
Alexander’s 2025 campaign was characterised by high-stakes consistency and a knack for finishing near the top of the leaderboard.
Maiden LET victory: In June, she secured her first Ladies European Tour title at the Tipsport Czech Ladies Open. She produced a sensational final-round 10-under-par 62 – a course record – capping it off with a chip-in eagle on the 18th hole to win by two strokes.
Sunshine Ladies Tour dominance: She won her sixth career SLT title at the Jabra Ladies Classic in February, bettering the course record during the tournament.
The ‘Runner-Up’ streak: During the South African swing in April, she finished second in back-to-back co-sanctioned LET events: the Joburg Ladies Open and the Investec South African Women’s Open. She also recorded a share of second at the Lacoste Ladies Open de France later in September.
Statistical excellence and rankings
Alexander didn’t just win; she was arguably the most efficient player on tour for much of the year.
Stroke average leader: She finished the 2025 LET season with the lowest stroke average on tour (70.42), a testament to her week-to-week consistency.
World ranking surge: She began the year ranked 141st and broke into the top 100 for the first time in April. By December, she reached a career-high ranking of 65.
Order of Merit: She claimed the Investec Order of Merit title on the Sunshine Ladies Tour and finished the year as one of the top six players in the LET Race to Costa del Sol.
The ‘miracle’ comeback
The most remarkable narrative of her year was her recovery from a serious injury. Shortly after her success in South Africa in April, Alexander tore her ACL.
“Eight weeks without touching a golf club… you tell yourself you’ve got to be patient, but it’s difficult,’ she said.
Remarkably, her victory in the Czech Republic in June came in her very first start back after those eight weeks of rehabilitation, making it one of the most impressive ‘comeback wins’ in recent LET history.
Major championship impact
Her 2025 form translated well to the biggest stages in golf:
The Amundi Evian Championship: Finished 20th, proving she could compete with the world’s best in a major setting.
AIG Women’s Open: Secured a share of 40th, adding to her growing experience in links golf and high-pressure environments.
Final assessment
Alexander’s 2025 season was a 10/10 performance relative to her career trajectory. By leading the tour in stroke average and securing her maiden win under the pressure of a major injury recovery, she has established herself as the leading face of South African women’s golf and a legitimate threat for the 2026 season.
