English amateur Lottie Woad wins Women's Irish Open by 6 shots
Woad, the world No. 1 amateur, had entered the final round with a seven-stroke lead and shot a 4-under 69.
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The 21-year-old Woad ended at 21-under par for the tournament, six strokes ahead of second-placed Madelene Sagstrom of Sweden. New Zealander Amelia Garvey was third.
The previous time an amateur won a Ladies European Tour event was in 2022, when Jana Melichova secured victory at the Czech Ladies Open.
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