Lottie Woad Wins Women’s Scottish Open In Professional Debut

Lottie Woad, a 21-year-old English golfer and former No. 1 amateur, made a remarkable entrance to the LPGA Tour by winning the 2025 Women’s Scottish Open in her professional debut, finishing at 21-under par with a final round 68 at Dundonald Links. She became the second player in three years and just the fourth in LPGA history to win in her first start as a professional, joining Rose Zhang, Jin Young Ko, and Beverly Hanson in this exclusive group. Woad's victory by three strokes over seven-time LPGA winner Hyo Joo Kim included an impressive 24 birdies and only three bogeys, showcasing her composure and precision, especially down the stretch. Prior to turning pro, Woad had won the KPMG Women’s Irish Open on the Ladies European Tour as an amateur and narrowly missed a playoff at the Evian Championship major, forfeiting nearly $600,000 in prize money due to her amateur status. The LPGA enhanced the visibility of her final round by broadcasting it live on CNBC, reflecting new commissioner Craig Kessler's commitment to improving women's golf coverage. Woad now heads into the AIG Women’s British Open at Royal Porthcawl as a leading contender, carrying significant momentum after her historic win.