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Lottie Woad Secures LPGA Tour Card After Forfeiting $547K as Amateur

After finishing third at the Evian Championship as an amateur, she plans consultations with family, coaches before deciding on professional status.

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Overview

  • Woad carded a final-round 64 at Evian to finish third by one shot, narrowly missing a playoff.
  • Her amateur status made her ineligible for the $547,200 runner-up prize and the €67,500 winner’s share from the Irish Open.
  • She earned a full LPGA Tour card through 2026 via the Elite Amateur Pathway, bypassing Q-School.
  • Last week’s six-shot triumph at the KPMG Women’s Irish Open made her the first amateur winner on the European Tour since 2022.
  • After securing tour membership, Woad will consult her family, coaches before making a decision on turning professional.