By Matt Smith
Dubai’s Chiara Noja — fresh from her recharge back at home in the UAE — is off to the bright lights of New York City.

The Ladies European Tour will have their newest and, arguably, brightest light with them for the penultimate 2022 Aramco Team Series event this week in the city that never sleeps, ahead of the finale in Jeddah.

Golf Saudi ambassador Chiara secured her full LET playing rights for 2023 comfortably after dominating the Ladies European Tour Access Tour Order of Merit — winning Rookie of the Year too, on her first year on the circuit.

After a quick breather back in Dubai to catch up with school following a hectic time on tour, she is on the road once again, and seems to be loving life as she touched down in New York to rub shoulders with the best in the game.

Noja had a perfect homecoming as she secured her Ladies European Tour card for 2023 with a third-place finish at the Lavaux Ladies Open in Switzerland on the LET Access Series last month.

The 16-year-old finished five shots behind winner Sara Kouskova but was smiling like a champ knowing her playing rights were secure for next season on the LET.

She took part in the last ATS event in Sotogrande, Spain, finishing T30 in a field that included a dominant show by the Korda sisters. Nelly won the individual title as her sibling Jessica claimed the team title. Now Chiara is warming up in the Big Apple, while taking time to see the sights.

Now Chiara can show them what she has to offer once again.