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Lottie Woad Triumphs in Pro Debut With Scottish Open Victory

Forgoing her final college season to turn pro via the Elite Amateur Pathway, Woad’s commanding win positions her as a top contender for the Women’s British Open.

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Lottie Woad of England smiles during the presentation ceremony as she celebrates victory of the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open following the final round of the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open 2025 at Dundonald Links Golf Course on July 27, 2025 in Troon, Scotland.
Lottie Woad of England poses with the trophy following victory of the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open following the final round of the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open 2025 at Dundonald Links Golf Course on July 27, 2025 in Troon, Scotland.
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Overview

  • Woad closed with a final-round 68 at Dundonald Links to finish 21-under par and win the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open by three strokes over Hyo Joo Kim.
  • The 21-year-old earned £223,000 for her debut victory after relinquishing nearly £400,000 in prize money as an amateur earlier this month.
  • Her win makes her the first player since Shannon Tan to win on her LET debut and the second LPGA Tour member since Rose Zhang in 2023 to win her professional debut.
  • Woad secured LPGA Tour status through the Elite Amateur Pathway, forgoing her final year at Florida State University to turn professional in mid-July.
  • She heads to next week’s AIG Women’s British Open at Royal Porthcawl as one of the favorites after wins in Ireland and Scotland and a third-place finish at the Evian Championship.