Regarded as one of the most exciting prospects in world golf right now, Lottie Woad is lighting up the women’s scene.
The 21-year-old – momentarily still an amateur – finished T3 at last week’s Evian Championship, following an incredible seven-under-par final round, which put her into the clubhouse lead.
The week prior she won her maiden professional title on the Ladies European Tour at the KPMG Irish Women’s Open.
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Both results meant she wrapped up her final points in the LPGA Elite Amateur Pathway program (LEAP), to secure a LPGA Tour card.
Although not confirmed whether she will enter the Tour this year or next, she will enjoy full status through to the end of next season without having to go to Q-School.
After the Evian Championship, she said, “I’m just going to take the next week and discuss with my family and coaches and then I’ll make a decision after that.”
Following this incredible achievement, The Telegraph reports that the Englishwoman is set to turn professional. This comes days before the Women’s Scottish Open, where she will be one of the favorites to lift the trophy.
Woad has missed out on a staggering near $670,000 in prize money during July so far, due to her amateur status.
Last week’s result for instance would have awarded her $530,000, a life changing amount of money for such a young athlete.
It therefore comes as no surprise Woad is heavily considering turning professional.
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The final Major of the season is in two weeks’ time at Royal Porthcawl for the AIG Women’s Open, and the Telegraph reports that, ‘sources are adamant that the switch is a formality’, before it begins.
Either way, she definitely does not want to be missing out on another significant pay check, especially if her performances keep trending in the same direction as they have in recent weeks.
If she does decided to turn professional then it would mean leaving education early due to her only being a ‘junior’ and in her third year at FSU.
She has already won numerous accolades during her time at university which include – the AIG Women’s Open Smyth Salver in 2023, the Augusta National Women’s Amateur in 2024 and the Curtis Cup in 2024.
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