History-making Scots golf star spotted soaking up the sun ahead of remarkable comeback after THREE YEARS of injury hell
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CARLY BOOTH hasn't played a competitive tour event since May 2022.
But that's all about to change for the popular golf star.
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Carly Booth will be back on the Ladies European Tour this week
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The popular golf star will complete a stunning comeback
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She'll be hoping to be all smiles again after three years of injury hell
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Booth, 32, made history as a youngster when she became the youngest ladies' club champion when she was just ELEVEN.
She went on to play in her first professional event aged 14, finishing an impressive 13 at the Ladies Scottish Open.
Booth's early pro career was highly successful and she won her first event in May 2012 - the Ladies Scottish Open.
Her second Ladies European Tour triumph came the following month when she won the Swiss Open.
Booth would have to wait seven years for her third LET victory, triumphing at the Czech Ladies Open in August 2019.
A hugely popular player, her athletic ability and occasional unleashing of some BACKFLIPS on the course earned her plenty of fans.
But her golf career has been full of frustration in recent years, with injury absolutely wreaking havoc.
First of all, she required shoulder surgery in 2020 before making a return.
A freak accident in 2022 saw Booth slip in her kitchen, and she felt her knee pop out.
The injury required surgery and in early 2024, she underwent the knife again to undergo a reconstruction of her ACL.
Scots golfer Carly Booth pulls off daring backflip with the help of rugby hunk Max Evans
Months later, she had an operation on her OTHER knee.
In those days, a return to professional golf might've seemed a distant dream but this week, it will become a REALITY for Booth.
More than three years on from her last LET appearance, she's part of the field for the Tenerife Women's Open.
She revealed in a social media post late last year that she was eyeing a positive 2025.
Booth said in October: "I have to admit, it's been tough having surgery on both knees this year.
"A constant uphill battle, but feeling positive and making great progress.
"Looking forward to what next year brings."
The Tenerife Women's Open is back on the LET schedule for the first time since 2011.
Booth and the rest of the field will head to Abama Golf on the west side of the island.
Booth has already checked in to the impressive resort for some practice.
She also shared a snap chilling out in a jacuzzi ahead of Thursday's opening round.
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