Dundonald: Englands Lottie Woad delivered a statement victory on her professional debut at the Womens Scottish Open as a final-round 68 secured her second tour win. The 21-year-old went into the final round with a two-shot lead over South Koreas Sei Young Kim and held her nerve to keep the chasing pack at bay.
According to BBC, five birdies and one bogey - just her third in 72 holes around Dundonald Links - took Woad to 21 under for the tournament, three clear of nearest challenger Hyo Joo Kim. Woad expressed her satisfaction with the win, acknowledging the challenge of Links golf and the significance of having her parents present for the victory.
Woad, who won the Irish Open as an amateur, turned professional last week after missing out on £400,000 prize money when finishing just a shot outside the play-off won by Grace Kim at the Evian Championship - the women's fourth major of the year. She now takes home £220,000 in prize money for winning on Scotlands west coast and heads to Royal Porthcawl for next weeks Womens Open among the favourites.
Woad remains focused on the upcoming Women's Open, stating her determination to secure another victory. She considers the experience a valuable learning curve as she navigates the increased attention following her debut win.