Twenty-one-year-old English athlete Woad commences her professional career and signs up for the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour.
In a thrilling turn of events, 21-year-old English golfer Alice "Lottie" Woad has announced her decision to turn professional, following a series of impressive victories in the amateur circuit. Woad, who hails from Farnham, has made history by becoming the first player to earn a spot on the Ladies Professional Golf Association (LPGA) Tour through the LPGA Elite Amateur Pathway (LEAP) program.
Woad's journey to professional golf began with a triumphant win at the KPMG Women's Irish Open last month, where she clinched a six-stroke victory with a 21-under total. This victory, achieved as an amateur, was a testament to her immense potential and marked a significant milestone in her career [1].
Before turning professional, Woad had an impressive amateur career, with six wins to her name, including the prestigious Augusta National Women's Amateur. She also achieved a top-10 finish at the Women's British Open at St. Andrews in 2024 [1].
Wood's academic and collegiate achievements are equally impressive. She played for Florida State University, where she excelled both on the course and academically. Woad was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Women's Golf Scholar Athlete of the Year and helped lead FSU to their first ACC Championship title. She was also recognised as an All-ACC Academic team member multiple years and earned multiple honours from the Women's Golf Coaches Association as an All-American Scholar Athlete [2][3].
Academically, Woad is a sport management major with a 3.79 GPA and has consistently earned distinctions such as the Florida State Academic President's and Dean's Lists. Her scholastic achievements complement her golf success, highlighting her well-rounded dedication [3].
With her professional debut on the horizon, Woad is scheduled to make her LPGA Tour debut at the Women's Scottish Open on July 24-27 at Dundonald Links. She has also secured LPGA Tour status for the remainder of 2025 and all of 2026. Additionally, Woad has accepted membership of the Ladies European Tour for 2026, although her schedule for the remainder of the Ladies European Tour season is yet to be specified [1].
The Women's British Open, to be held at Royal Porthcawl in Wales from July 31 to August 3, will be another significant event for Woad. Having finished in 10th place in last year's Women's British Open, Woad will be eager to build on her success and continue her impressive run in professional golf.
With her talent, dedication, and promising start to her professional career, Alice "Lottie" Woad is undoubtedly a name to watch in the world of women's golf.
[1] BBC Sport, July 2025,
Golf enthusiasts in France and beyond will eagerly anticipate the professional debut of 21-year-old Alice "Lottie" Woad, scheduled for the Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links on July 24-27. Additionally, Woad's schedule for the Ladies European Tour, including the Women's British Open at Royal Porthcawl in Wales from July 31 to August 3, promises exciting sports events in the near future, further cementing her status as a name to watch in women's golf.
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