World no. 1 amateur Lottie Woad left pro golfers like Madelene Sagstrom, Charley Hull, Chiara Tamburlini and KPMG ambassador Leona Maguire in her wake to storm to a six-shot victory at the 2025 KPMG Women’s Irish Open.
Lottie holds a promising future on the LPGA Tour, Solheim Cups and major championships, and those who flocked outside the ropes of Carton House's O'Meara course caught a firm glimpse of her world-beating potential.
There really is no difference between the top of the amateur game and the middle of the professional ranks in ladies' golf, and Lottie proved that and then some. Teeing off with a seven-shot lead, The Englishwoman produced a nerveless round of 69 and ended the week with just three bogeys.
It was a question of how many she would win by rather than who could catch her, and her 21-under total is the second-lowest winning score behind Laura Davies. Lottie needs just two more points over the next few weeks to secure her LPGA Tour card via an amateur pathway, and her victory here earns her Ladies European Tour membership.
"It felt really comfortable," said Lottie. "I think as soon as I birdied the second hole, nice 12-footer there, that settled me in and just hit a lot of good shots today. Maybe I didn't hole as many putts as the other days, but it was pretty stress-free in the end.
“It means a lot. Obviously, had a big lead coming in today, but still had to you know, really focus and had been chased by some really good players. But yeah, happy to get it done.”
This was a procession by a woman who knows more than most how to perform on the big stage. She is a former Augusta National Women's Amateur champion and had a top-10 at the AIG Women's Open last year. Heading into next week's major at the Evian Championship, the Surrey native can certainly threaten another win.
"I feel like I'm playing well. So hope to just continue that into next week," added Lottie who has no intention of turning professional after her breakthrough win. “I'm still trying to get my final two points for the LPGA, so just trying to get those. And then we'll, we'll see what happens after that.”
Solheim Cup star Madelene Sagstrom claimed second place on fifteen-under-par with a final round of 68. Amelia Garvey was a shot further back in third. Star attraction Charley Hull closed with a 69 for fourth place on twelve-under while LET Order of Merit winner Chiara Tamburlini shared fifth on ten-under. Anna Foster led the Irish challenge in 12th on eight-under while Canice Screene secured a top-40 place and doubled her winnings for the season with a joint low round of the week 66 for two-under. KPMG brand ambassador Leona Maguire finished 48th on level-par after a 75. An incredible showcase of world-class golf.
