Lottie Woad, an English golfer and the current world No. 1 amateur, made headlines on Sunday as she secured a remarkable victory at the Women’s Irish Open in Maynooth, Ireland. At 21 years old, Woad became the first amateur in three years to win a Ladies European Tour title. She completed the victory with a dominating six-shot margin.
Approaching Sunday’s final round with an imposing seven-stroke lead, Woad carried her momentum into the day. In the final round she shot a 4-under-par 69, leaving her total at an astonishing 21 par under for the tournament. This win completed her ascendance into the stratosphere as the next big thing in women’s golf. Together, the race and her performance etched a new milestone in her young, yet expansive, amateur career.
Woad’s final score placed her ahead of Sweden’s Madelene Sagstrom, who finished in second place, six strokes behind. New Zealand’s Amelia Garvey rounded out the top three, showcasing the growing competitiveness of women’s golf on the international stage.
The last amateur to do so was Jana Melichova, winning the Czech Ladies Open in 2022. Woad’s victory at the Women’s Irish Open underlines her astounding talent and fighting spirit. She fought her own way through a fiery corral of pro gal golfers to claim this impressive championship win.
Woad shared her jubilation upon victory. She stressed how monumental this victory is and celebrated all the groundwork that cultivated her to arrive at this moment. Her recent win at the Women’s Irish Open is a testament to her amazing skill. It sets a new standard for future amateurs competing on the Ladies European Tour.
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