Amateur Lottie Woad Wins 2025 Women’s Irish Open by Six Shots

Lottie Woad, the world’s top-ranked amateur golfer, secured a dominant six-shot victory at the 2025 KPMG Women’s Irish Open, becoming the first amateur to win on the Ladies European Tour since 2022. The 21-year-old Englishwoman finished at 21-under-par after rounds of 68-67-67-69, leading wire-to-wire and outpacing established LPGA professionals like Madelene Sagstrom and Charley Hull. Despite not receiving the first-place prize money due to her amateur status, Woad’s performance further cements her future as a potential star, having already won the 2024 Augusta National Women’s Amateur and achieved top amateur finishes at both the U.S. and British Women’s Opens. Woad now needs just two more points via the LPGA's LEAP program to earn her tour card, with her next opportunities coming at the Evian Championship and the AIG Women’s Open. She has stated she is not yet tempted to turn professional, preferring to focus on earning her final points as an amateur. Her win is seen as both a testament to her exceptional talent and a promising sign for her future in professional golf.