Lottie Woad spectacularly won the Women's Scottish Open to join a list of only three players to have won on their professional debut.

In 2023, Rose Zhang became the first LPGA player to win in their professional debut since Beverly Hanson at the 1951 Eastern Open.  Zhang’s feat, however, would

Lottie Woad was all smiles strolling down the 18th fairway Sunday at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open. The 21-year-old star from England had a comfortable lead and if there were any nerves, she sure didn’t show them.

Lottie Woad of England plays her tee shot on the 7th hole during the second round of the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open 2025 at Dundonald Links Golf Course on July 25, 2025 in Troon, Scotland. Jennifer Meyer is the Manager of Digital Operations.

Woad becomes the first player since Rose Zhang to win on the LPGA in her first start as a pro. Zhang held a two-shot lead going into the final round of the 2023 Mizuho Americas Open and won in a playoff against Jennifer Kupcho to earn her LPGA card.

British star Lottie Woad is in position to win her first event as a professional, and the potential of her bright future caused the LPGA Tour and its television partners to change their coverage plans on Sunday for the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open.

Nelly Korda mounted a Sunday charge up the leaderboard early on the final day of the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open, only to see the hot putter that propelled her there let her down midway through the day.

As young Lottie Woad makes her pro debut at this week's ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open, veteran Lauren Coughlin experiences a first of her own. Coughlin, 32, will defend an LPGA title for the first time this week at Dundonald Links.