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RTÉ News
30-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Leona Maguire's form back on even keel as Irish trio get set for AIG Women's Open
Time flies and the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour seasons have been no different as the fifth and final major of the year arrives on the horizon. On Thursday, the elite in women's golf will be teeing off at the Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in south Wales for the prestige of winning the AIG Women's Open and Leona Maguire comes into the tournament in decent form. It hadn't always been that way as the year had ticked into early summer with the Cavan native enduring four missed cuts in a row across May and early June as momentum deserted her. Slowly but surely though the next four LPGA tournaments have been more encouraging, finishing in a tie for 19th at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship, T18 at the Dow Championship, joint-seventh at The Amundi Evian Championship and then last week's T16 at the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open, although the KPMG Women's Irish Open was not anywhere near as gainful after finishing tied for 48th. That two of those results have been at major events will be a boost to her confidence before she tackles the Royal Porthcawl course. Maguire will be the most experienced of the three Irish competitors in the field, where she will be joined by Anna Foster and Lauren Walsh. Foster had a fruitful Irish Open at Carton House as the Dubliner finished tied for 12th, although Walsh did not make the cut in her home county of Kildare at a venue where she last year signed up to be their official touring professional. Walsh will be the first of the Irish to tee off on Thursday, bright and early at 6.41am, with Maguire next at 7.58am and Foster among the late starters at 3.11pm, having been among the 17 players to make it through final qualifying at Pyle & Kenfig on Monday to take her place in the field. When it comes to potential contenders for victory, much of the attention will be on the player who has been taking the game by storm in recent weeks. England's Lottie Woad said she will block out the noise this week after being installed as the favourite despite it being her first major since turning professional. The 21-year-old former Florida State University student marked her entry into the paid ranks by cruising to a three-stroke victory at last week's Scottish Open. She also won the Irish Open by six strokes as an amateur earlier this month before just missing out on becoming the first amateur to win a major when she was beaten by one stroke by Australia's Grace Kim at the Evian Championship. English amateur Lottie Woad has won the KPMG Women's Irish Open at Carton House 📺 @rteone @rteplayer - — RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) July 6, 2025 So it is hardly surprising that Woad, who turned professional after the Evian Championship, has found herself in the spotlight as she arrived in South Wales. Asked about the growing expectation, Woad said it was all part of the learning process. "I don't think you can ever really fully handle it. I definitely feel like I've got a lot better at it," she told reporters. "I just try and block out the noise as much as possible really." Woad finished tied 10th at the Women's Open last year at St Andrews, but said Porthcawl presents a tough challenge. "I think it will be a really good test. We'll see; weather is always a factor in links golf. A lot more to mind off the tee than St Andrews last year. Definitely got to keep in play," she said. "A lot of holes, par is a good score, and then you've got to take a chance on the par-5s really." Amongst a high-quality field standing in Woad's way is defending champion Lydia Ko from New Zealand. "She's kind of come out with a bang, and I'm sure she's going to keep continuing to play well," Ko said of Woad. "I don't know a lot about her game personally, but the little that I've seen, she seems super impressive and has that kind of cool, calm, collected demeanour, and that's, I think, pretty important as a player." Olympic champion Ko is playing in Wales for the first time and said she is ready for the elements. "I would rather it be tough than be calm. As much as I love sunny weather, when I'm coming to play the Women's Open, I expect it to be rainy, windy, and that's what I've gotten to really enjoy about this Championship," she said. "I hope it brings all those elements." World number one Nelly Korda is bidding to win her first British Open after coming tied second last year. She is also expecting big things from former amateur world number one Woad. "Golf is a game of confidence, and she's definitely high up there right now, so she's going to be trusting everything," Korda said. "Her worst finish in the past three events is theoretically second or third. I think she's also riding a confidence high too with how well she's playing."
NBC Sports
29-07-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Confident, composed, comfortable: Open favorite Lottie Woad has everybody else on notice
Lottie Woad is unconcerned with her odds ahead of this week's AIG Women's Open – odds that, for the record, aren't just pretty good but better than anybody else in the field at Royal Porthcawl in Wales. At +750, Woad is the favorite, just ahead of the top two players in the world, Nelly Korda and Jeeno Thitikul, who are each +900. No other player is better than +1600. 'I don't know how they do it, but I feel like I'm playing well, so I guess I was going to be one of the favorites,' Woad said Tuesday. 'Obviously, everyone's so good, so I feel like anyone can win really. You've seen it this year – I think every winner has been different, so there's many people it could be.' But only one player has won two of their past three tournaments. For Woad, it started earlier this month when she cruised to victory at the KPMG Women's Irish Open. She then contended at the Amundi Evian Championship in her final start as an amateur before settling for a share of third, a shot out of a playoff. And then last week, Woad took down Korda and other top names to win in her professional debut at the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open. With Woad already up to No. 24 in the world rankings, others are already taking notice. 'Absolutely amazing,' said Korda, who played alongside Woad for two days in Scotland. 'I was very impressed with her composure, her process. I think, when it comes to her shot routine, especially under pressure and in the heat of the moment, sometimes people seem to fidget and kind of doubt themselves, but she stuck to it, she stuck to her process every single time, and I think that's one of the main things that I noticed is how mature she is for her age and how comfortable she was in the heat of the moment.' Added Korda: 'Golf is a game of confidence, and she's definitely high up there right now, so she's going to be trusting everything. ... I think she's also riding a confidence high too with how well she's playing.' And Lydia Ko, who shares a management company with Woad, Excel Sports: 'I think there's a little bit more experience under her belt than what people probably give her credit for. But when I've seen the coverage or how she composes herself, she doesn't seem like she rushes into things or gets like overly emotional. I'm sure that's going to help her with that transition as well.' Confident, yet unassuming. Woad reckoned she'd use some of her winnings from last week to purchase her first car. The 21-year-old still doesn't have her license, though she'd planned to use Florida State head coach Amy Bond's car to take her driving test when she returned stateside. Surely, Woad will ace that, too. The moment just doesn't seem to get to her, even now. 'There's always pressure obviously,' Woad said, 'but I don't think there's any more than there was, like from my perspective, before any of the last few weeks.' That pressure is arguably on everybody else.
Irish Examiner
29-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Reigning champions Ireland name teams ahead of Home Internationals
Reigning champions Ireland have selected their teams ahead of the R&A Men's and Women's Home Internationals in England next week. The action takes place at Woodhall Spa between 6-8 August with Stuart Grehan (County Louth) one of the automatic selections for the Men's team from the Bridgestone Order of Merit. The Flogas Irish Men's Amateur Open champion will add his experience to a strong lineup which also includes his fellow clubman and Amateur Championship finalist, Gavin Tiernan. John Doyle (Fota Island) will look to continue his brilliant year at Home Internationals and he is joined by another star of Ireland's European Amateur Team Championship campaign, Thomas Higgins (Roscommon). Second in the Bridgestone Order of Merit, East of Ireland winner David Howard (Fota Island), is also included, as is Colm Campbell (Warrenpoint) and Sean Keeling (Roganstown) who were both part of the victorious Irish selection last year. 2024 West of Ireland winner Keith Egan (Carton House) will also take his place in the team alongside last week's South of Ireland champion Jonathan Keane (Lahinch). Another Lahinch golfer, Aideen Walsh, leads the way in the Bridgestone Order of Merit and was selected for the Women's Home Internationals team. She will be joined by Olivia Costello (Roscommon) and Rebekah Gardner (Clandeboye) who are second and third in that race and both competed in the recent KPMG Women's Irish Open in Carton House. Anna Abom (Edmondstown) won the low amateur award in last year's KPMG Women's Irish Open and she has also been included, while Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle) will add all of her experience. Emma Fleming (Elma Park) won the Victorian Amateur Championship in Australia earlier this year, she has been included with Anna Dawson (Tramore) completing the selection. The R&A Boys' and Girls' Home Internationals take place at Cork next week with a strong Girls' selection hoping to back up their recent third-place finish at the European Girls' Team Championship. Kate Dillon (Oughterard), Hannah Lee-McNamara (Royal Portrush), Zoe McLean-Tattan (Romford) and Róisín Scanlon (Woburn) were all part of that team that won bronze in Slaley Hall. The Tralee duo of Lucy Grattan and Ella Moynihan have also been selected, as has Ella Cantwell (Esker Hills). John William Burke (Ballyhaunis), Caelan Coleman (Galway Bay), Adam Fahey (Portmarnock), Bruce MacDonald (Lisburn), John Moran (Portmarnock), Barry O'Connell (Douglas), Harry O'Hara (Clandeboye), Isaac Oliver (Glasson) and William O'Riordan (Greystones) make up the Boys' team. Men: Colm Campbell (Warrenpoint), John Doyle (Fota Island), Keith Egan (Carton House), Stuart Grehan (Co. Louth), Thomas Higgins (Roscommon), David Howard (Fota Island), Jonathan Keane (Lahinch), Sean Keeling (Roganstown), Gavin Tiernan (Co Louth). Captain: Damien Coyne (Tuam); Manager: Mark O'Sullivan (Laytown & Bettystown); Coach : Michael Collins. Women: Anna Abom (Edmonstown), Olivia Costello (Roscommon), Beth Coulter (Kirkistown Castle), Anna Dawson (Tramore), Emma Fleming (Elm Park), Rebekah Gardner (Clandeboye), Aideen Walsh (Lahinch). Captain: Gillian O'Leary (The Island); Manager: Clodagh Walsh (The Island); Coach: Donal Scott. Boys: John William Burke (Ballyhaunis), Caelan Coleman (Galway Bay), Adam Fahey (Portmarnock), Bruce MacDonald (Lisburn), John Moran (Portmarnock), Barry O'Connell (Douglas), Harry O'Hara (Clandeboye), Isaac Oliver (Glasson), William O'Riordan (Greystones). Captain: John Carroll (Cork); Manager; Martin Hynes (Athenry); Coach – Stephen Hood. Girls: Ella Cantwell (Esker Hills), Kate Dillon (Oughterard), Lucy Grattan (Tralee), Hannah Lee-McNamara (Royal Portrush), Zoe McLean-Tattan (Romford), Ella Moynihan (Tralee), Róisín Scanlon (Woburn). Captain: Brenda Craig (Roganstown); Manager: Valerie Clancy (Killarney); Coach: Chris Jelly.
News18
28-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Diksha finishes strongly in final round as debutant Woad wins Scottish Open
Ayrshire (Scotland), Jul 28 (PTI) India's Diksha Dagar finished with a strong back nine in the final round of the Women's Scottish Open to give herself a boost for her next event, the AIG Women's Open, a Major. Diksha, who made the cut on the line, added a second straight 71 to finish with rounds of 69-76-71-71 for a total of 1-under and a tied 39th position. Diksha, who started on the 10th, had early setbacks with a bogey and a double bogey on the 12th and 13th but began her recovery with a birdie on the 18h. On the second Diksha birdied the third and then had three birdies in a row from the fifth to the seventh. But she dropped a shot on the eighth. The other two Indian players, Pranavi Urs and Tvesa Malik, missed the cut earlier in the week. English star Lottie Woad started her professional career in spectacular fashion with a three-stroke victory at Dundonald Links. It's a second LET title for Woad, who won the 2025 KPMG Women's Irish Open but as an amateur. Woad made her professional debut this week, after securing her LPGA Tour card following a T3 finish at the Amundi Evian Championship. Woad, who won the 2025 KPMG Women's Irish Open, went into the final day with a two-shot lead having been top of the leaderboard at the 36-hole and 54-hole marks. The 21-year-old started with back-to-back birdies on the second and third holes before nine pars on the trot, but Woad then rolled in birdies on 13 and 14. A third bogey of the week happened on 16 for the former world number one amateur, but she finished in style with a birdie on 18 to win with a score of 21-under-par. Woad becomes the first player to win on professional debut on the LET since Singapore's Shannon Tan at the 2024 Magical Kenya Ladies Open and the first on the LPGA Tour since Rose Zhang at the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open. Korea's Hyo Joo Kim finished in second place on 18-under-par after a final round of 68 (-4). Spain's Julia Lopez Ramirez equalled the round of the week with a 65 (-7) on the final day to finish in a tie for third place alongside Korea's Sei Young Kim on 14-under-par. World number one Nelly Korda finished in solo fifth place on 13-under with Denmark's Nanna Koerstz Madsen in sixth on 11-under. South Africa's Paula Reto clinched the second AIG Women's Open spot with her seventh-place finish after a final round of 71 (-2) in Scotland. Korea's Mi Hyang Lee was in T8 alongside Thailand's Ariya Jutanugarn with five players in a share of 10th place on the leaderboard. PTI Cor AH AH view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 15:30 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
Hindustan Times
27-07-2025
- Sport
- Hindustan Times
Lottie Woad gets exciting prize money for first LPGA event win; Here's how much golfer earned at Women's Scottish Open
Lottie Woad made her professional debut on Sunday after being denied the opportunity to take prize money following two outstanding amateur performances earlier this month. England's Lottie Woad holds the trophy after winning the Women's Scottish Open at the Dundonald Links, Irvine, Scotland, Sunday July 27, 2025. (Steve Welsh/PA via AP)(AP) Women's Scottish Open: How much money did Lottie Woad receive? The 21-year-old Woad earned $300,000 for winning the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open by a margin of three strokes. Woad's win came just a few weeks after she had to relinquish the $79,000 winner's check after winning the KPMG Women's Irish Open, a Ladies European Tour tournament. She would have received $485,200 if she had tied for third place at the Amundi Evian Championship, one of the five LPGA majors. At her professional debut, Woad defeated Dundonald Links at Gailes by three strokes. This was her second victory in her past three starts. Calling it a 'pretty good outcome', Woad remarked, 'Definitely wasn't expecting to win my first event, but I knew I was playing well.' Also Read: England vs Spain: UEFA Women's Euro 2025 prize money - How much prize money will winners take home Here's the full purse breakdown from the $2 million purse for the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open: Position Player Score Earnings 1 Lottie Woad -21 $300,000 2 Hyo Joo Kim -18 $185,623 T3 Sei Young Kim -14 $119,412 T3 Julia Ramirez -14 $119,412 5 Nelly Korda -13 $83,843 6 Nanna Koerstz Madsen -11 $68,599 7 Paula Reto -10 $57,419 T8 Ariya Jutanugarn -9 $47,766 T8 Mi Hyang Lee -9 $47,766 T10 Hye-Jin Choi -8 $35,895 T10 Lauren Coughlin -8 $35,895 T10 Lindy Duncan -8 $35,895 T10 Alice Hewson -8 $35,895 T10 Miyu Yamashita -8 $35,895 15 Mary Liu -7 $29,471 T16 Esther Henseleit -6 $25,407 T16 Akie Iwai -6 $25,407 T16 Soo Bin Joo -6 $25,407 T16 Ingrid Lindblad -6 $25,407 T16 Leona Maguire -6 $25,407 T21 In Gee Chun -5 $20,210 T21 Karis Davidson -5 $20,210 T21 Charley Hull -5 $20,210 T21 A Lim Kim -5 $20,210 T21 Minjee Lee -5 $20,210 T21 Benedetta Moresco -5 $20,210 T21 Cassie Porter -5 $20,210 T28 Georgia Hall -4 $15,976 T28 Minami Katsu -4 $15,976 T28 Sarah Schmelzel -4 $15,976 T28 Jenny Shin -4 $15,976 T28 Miranda Wang -4 $15,976 T33 Kajsa Arwefjall -3 $13,821 T33 Megan Khang -3 $13,821 T35 Andrea Lee -2 $12,501 T35 Brooke Matthews -2 $12,501 T35 Johanna Wrigley -2 $12,501 T38 Diksha Dagar -1 $9,985 T38 Darcey Harry -1 $9,985 T38 Jin Hee Im -1 $9,985 T38 Lucy Li -1 $9,985 T38 Rio Takeda -1 $9,985 T38 Ina Yoon -1 $9,985 T38 Yuri Yoshida -1 $9,985 T38 Arpichaya Yubol -1 $9,985 T46 Annabell Fuller E $7,876 T46 Nastasia Nadaud E $7,876 T46 Lisa Pettersson E $7,876 T46 Weiwei Zhang E $7,876 T50 Jenny Bae 1 $6,606 T50 Alessandra Fanali 1 $6,606 T50 Emily Pedersen 1 $6,606 T50 Hinako Shibuno 1 $6,606 T50 Chiara Tamburlini 1 $6,606 T50 Dewi Weber 1 $6,606 56 Celine Herbin 2 $5,894 T57 Pia Babnik 3 $5,306 T57 Nuria Iturrioz 3 $5,306 T57 Morgane Metraux 3 $5,306 T57 Albane Valenzuela 3 $5,306 T57 Anne van Dam 3 $5,306 62 Jing Yan 4 $4,878 63 Kristyna Napoleaova 5 $4,776 64 Allisen Corpuz 6 $4,675 T65 Gemma Dryburgh 7 $4,472 T65 Moa Folke 7 $4,472 T65 Chloe Williams 7 $4,472 68 Aunchisa Utama 8 $4,267 69 Dorthea Forbrigd 11 $4,167 70 Emma Spitz
