Former England Golf standout makes the leap after Irish Open win and major top-three finish
Lottie Woad has officially turned professional, capping off a standout summer in which she claimed the KPMG Irish Women’s Open and finished tied-third at the Evian Championship—one of golf’s five major tournaments.
The 21-year-old from Farnham has been a mainstay in the England Golf set-up since 2017, when she joined the South Regional Girls’ Squad at age 13. In her application at the time, she wrote that her dream was to “become a professional golfer.” This month, that dream became a reality.
A Steady Rise Through the Ranks
Woad’s progression through England Golf’s development pathway has been marked by consistent success at every level, from regional squads to the national women’s team. Along the way, she earned multiple amateur titles, broke into the World Amateur Golf Rankings, and represented her country, continent, and even Team International on numerous occasions.
England Golf’s Performance Director Nigel Edwards praised her journey:
“Lottie has been a really special member of the England Golf Squads. She embraced everything we offered and showed tremendous work ethic and commitment. I truly believe she will become one of the biggest names in professional golf.”
Key Highlights from a Decorated Amateur Career
Woad’s amateur resume includes a long list of achievements:
- Winner of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur (2024)
- Reached No. 1 in the World Amateur Golf Ranking (2024)
- Leading amateur at both the AIG Women’s Open (2024) and the US Women’s Open (2025)
- Multiple team appearances and victories with England, Great Britain & Ireland, and Team Europe
- Winner of the British Girls’ Amateur Championship (2022)
- First college win with Florida State at the Florida State Match Up (2023)
- Awarded the Mark H. McCormack Medal as the world’s top amateur (2024)
Woad also earned collegiate honours including ACC Freshman of the Year and FSU Female Athlete of the Year, reinforcing her status as one of the top amateur golfers globally.
From National Star to LPGA Tour
Her professional move comes on the heels of a two-week run that turned heads: winning the KPMG Irish Women’s Open and then finishing tied-third at the Evian Championship. That result secured her LPGA Tour card and signaled her readiness to compete at the highest level.
During her time with England Golf, Woad competed in a wide array of international team events, winning or placing prominently in nearly all of them, including the Curtis Cup, Vagliano Trophy, and Patsy Hankins Trophy.
As she steps into the professional ranks, Woad brings not just a strong resume, but a track record of thriving on the biggest stages—something that should serve her well in the next chapter of her career.