Amateur Lottie Woad wins Women’s Irish Open by six shots

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MAYNOOTH, — English golfer Lottie Woad became the first amateur in three years to win a Ladies title after a six-shot victory at the Women’s Irish Open on Sunday.

Woad, the world No. 1 amateur, had entered the final round with a seven-stroke lead and shot a 4-under 69.

The 21-year-old Woad ended at 21-under par for the tournament, six strokes ahead of second-placed Madelene Sagstrom of Sweden. New Zealander Amelia Garvey was third.

The previous time an amateur won a Ladies European was in 2022, when Jana Melichova secured victory at the Czech Ladies Open.

Source: espn.com