Lottie Woad Wins LPGA Debut at Women's Scottish Open

Lottie Woad has made a remarkable start to her professional golf career by winning the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open in her debut, securing a $300,000 first-place prize and a two-year LPGA Tour exemption through 2027. The 21-year-old English golfer dominated the tournament at Dundonald Links, finishing 21 under par with a three-shot victory over Hyo Joo Kim, and joining a select group of players who have won their professional LPGA debut. Woad's strong form carried over from recent successes, including her maiden Ladies European Tour title at the KPMG Women's Irish Open and a tied-third finish at the Amundi Evian Championship as an amateur. Her performance is revitalizing interest in women’s golf, signaling a promising future for the sport with expanded media coverage and growing fan attention. Woad's ability to maintain composure, demonstrated by her consistent scoring and resilience despite minor setbacks, highlights her readiness to compete at the highest level. As she prepares for upcoming major tournaments like the AIG Women’s Open, Woad embodies a new wave of talent poised to elevate women’s golf.