Lottie Woad Turns Professional After Breakthrough at Evian Championship

Evian-les-Bains, August 23, 2025

News Summary

Lottie Woad, the world amateur No. 1 golfer, has taken a significant step by turning professional and joining the LPGA Tour following her impressive performance at the Evian Championship. Her final-round 64 earned her a tie for third place, marking her best finish in a Major. With a recent victory at the Women’s Irish Open as an amateur, she is poised to make her professional debut at the Women’s Scottish Open and will also compete in the Women’s British Open, showcasing her rapid rise in the sport.

Evian-les-Bains — Lottie Woad Turns Professional After Breakthrough at Evian Championship

The golf world just picked up a new headline-grabber. Lottie Woad, the English ace who climbed to world amateur No. 1, has decided to take the next step and turn professional, opting to join the LPGA Tour. The move follows a blistering showing at the Evian Championship in France on July 13, 2025, where she fired a stunning final-round 64 to share third place — her best result in a Major to date.

Fast Rise, Big Results

Woad’s momentum has been building for a while. Earlier in the season she claimed the Women’s Irish Open, a win that stood out because she did it as an amateur — the first amateur victory on the Ladies European Tour since 2022. That victory earned her not only a trophy but tangible doors into high-profile events, including exemptions that led directly to this summer’s packed schedule.

Historic LPGA Pathway

Her result at Evian did more than dazzle — it secured her LPGA membership through the innovative LPGA Elite Amateur Pathway (LEAP) programme. She becomes the first player to earn LPGA status via that route, a neat marker of how the game is changing and how top amateurs can jump straight into the professional ranks. As a result, she’ll hold LPGA Tour status for the remainder of 2025 and the entire 2026 season.

Debut Dates and What’s Next

The 21-year-old is lined up to make her professional debut at the Women’s Scottish Open, played at Dundonald Links from July 24–27, 2025 — a start she earned thanks to her win in Ireland. Immediately after, she’s set to tee it up in the Women’s British Open, the last Major of the year, from July 31–August 3 at Royal Porthcawl in Wales. Fans will remember that she produced a top-10 finish at the 2024 British Open at St Andrews, where she finished 10th — proof she’s no stranger to big-stage pressure.

College Form and Stats

Woad’s game was sharpened in the U.S. while playing for Florida State University, where she built an impressive record and posted a career stroke average of 70.42. She had been scheduled to play her senior season for the Seminoles before choosing the professional path — a choice that reflects rapid progress and confidence in testing herself full-time on the world stage.

Membership Plans and Schedule

While she’s confirmed LPGA membership via the LEAP programme and intends to remain a member of the Ladies European Tour through 2026, the rest of her LPGA schedule for 2025 is still being finalised. The immediate focus will be the Scottish Open and the Women’s British Open, with more events likely added as she settles into life on tour.

Why It Matters

This is a classic young-star breakout: strong amateur pedigree, college success, a big LET win, and a Major week that locks in an LPGA spot. Being the first to come through the LEAP programme adds a historic twist. Golf fans who like to spot future stars early will want to follow her first pro starts — they’re likely to be telling.

Quick Take

• Age: 21
• Big recent result: Shared 3rd at Evian Championship after final-round 64
• Notable win: Women’s Irish Open (as an amateur)
• College: Florida State University — career stroke average 70.42
• LPGA status: Secured via LEAP; valid rest of 2025 and all of 2026

At-a-Glance: Upcoming Events & Status

Keep an eye on the tee times. Her jump to the professional ranks is one of the summer’s most watchable stories — and the first chapters will be written on links in Scotland and Wales.

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Additional Resources

• The Straits Times: Lottie Woad Turns Pro
• Wikipedia: Ladies Professional Golf Association
• LPGA: Fundraising Records
• Google Search: Lottie Woad turns pro
• Sports Illustrated: Golf Schedules
• Encyclopedia Britannica: Professional Golf
• AOL: PGA Tour Update
• Google News: Lottie Woad

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