Lottie Woad Secures LPGA Card at Evian Championship

Top-ranked amateur Lottie Woad finished third at the Amundi Evian Championship, narrowly missing a playoff by one shot and a chance to become the first amateur major winner since 1967. Her strong performance secured her LPGA Tour card through the Elite Amateur Pathway (LEAP), making her the first to achieve membership via this new route. Woad, a Florida State senior and recent Augusta National Women's Amateur and Irish Open champion, now faces a decision about turning professional or completing her college career. She posted a 7-under 64 in the final round, briefly holding the clubhouse lead and drawing praise for her all-around game. The tournament also featured a two-stroke slow-play penalty for Yan Liu under the LPGA's new pace-of-play policy. Ultimately, Grace Kim won the championship in a playoff.