Lottie Woad Joining Pro Ranks in Women's Golf After Nearly Winning Evian
'I am very excited to announce that I have decided to turn professional,' she wrote on social media. 'I'm delighted to have secured a(n) LPGA card through the LEAP. I'm also happy to accept membership of the Ladies European Tour for 2026. Thank you to everyone who has helped me get to this position.'
Woad is set to make her first start as a pro at the Women's Scottish Open next week. The British Women's Open, the final major of the year, is at Royal Porthcawl starting July 30.
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