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NBC Sports
17 hours ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Top-ranked amateur Lottie Woad turning professional after securing LPGA membership
Lottie Woad secured her LPGA card with a third place finish at the 2025 Amundi Evian Championship and discusses what her decision making processes for joining the tour is going forward. LONDON — Top-ranked amateur Lottie Woad announced Tuesday she will turn professional, two days after nearly winning a major title. The 21-year-old Englishwoman followed her victory by six shots at the Women's Irish Open on the Ladies European Tour on July 6 by finishing in third place — just one stroke off the pace — at the Amundi Evian Championship on Sunday. She didn't win any prize money at either tournament because she was amateur. However, her good finish at the Evian secured enough points to seal LPGA Tour membership through its Elite Amateur Pathway. It means she is ending her college career at Florida State University with one year left. '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 AIG Women's Open, the final major of the year, is at Royal Porthcawl starting July 30.
Fox Sports
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox Sports
Lottie Woad joining pro ranks in women's golf after nearly winning Evian
Associated Press LONDON (AP) — Top-ranked amateur Lottie Woad announced Tuesday she will turn professional, two days after nearly winning a major title. The 21-year-old Englishwoman followed her victory by six shots at the Women's Irish Open on the Ladies European Tour on July 6 by finishing in third place — just one stroke off the pace — at the Evian Championship on Sunday. She didn't win any prize money at either tournament because she was amateur. However, her good finish at the Evian secured enough points to seal LPGA Tour membership through its Elite Amateur Pathway. It means she is ditching her college career at Florida State University with one year left. '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. ___ AP golf: in this topic
Hamilton Spectator
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Lottie Woad joining pro ranks in women's golf after nearly winning Evian
LONDON (AP) — Top-ranked amateur Lottie Woad announced Tuesday she will turn professional, two days after nearly winning a major title. The 21-year-old Englishwoman followed her victory by six shots at the Women's Irish Open on the Ladies European Tour on July 6 by finishing in third place — just one stroke off the pace — at the Evian Championship on Sunday. She didn't win any prize money at either tournament because she was amateur. However, her good finish at the Evian secured enough points to seal LPGA Tour membership through its Elite Amateur Pathway. It means she is ditching her college career at Florida State University with one year left. '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. ___ AP golf:
San Francisco Chronicle
18 hours ago
- Sport
- San Francisco Chronicle
Lottie Woad joining pro ranks in women's golf after nearly winning Evian
LONDON (AP) — Top-ranked amateur Lottie Woad announced Tuesday she will turn professional, two days after nearly winning a major title. The 21-year-old Englishwoman followed her victory by six shots at the Women's Irish Open on the Ladies European Tour on July 6 by finishing in third place — just one stroke off the pace — at the Evian Championship on Sunday. She didn't win any prize money at either tournament because she was amateur. However, her good finish at the Evian secured enough points to seal LPGA Tour membership through its Elite Amateur Pathway. It means she is ditching her college career at Florida State University with one year left. '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. ___
Winnipeg Free Press
18 hours ago
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Lottie Woad joining pro ranks in women's golf after nearly winning Evian
LONDON (AP) — Top-ranked amateur Lottie Woad announced Tuesday she will turn professional, two days after nearly winning a major title. The 21-year-old Englishwoman followed her victory by six shots at the Women's Irish Open on the Ladies European Tour on July 6 by finishing in third place — just one stroke off the pace — at the Evian Championship on Sunday. She didn't win any prize money at either tournament because she was amateur. However, her good finish at the Evian secured enough points to seal LPGA Tour membership through its Elite Amateur Pathway. It means she is ditching her college career at Florida State University with one year left. '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. Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. ___ AP golf:
