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Lottie Woad's Pro Debut 'Went Fine'
Rookie Dominates
in Landmark Win
Jul 27, 2025 12:11 PM CDT

Rookie Dominates in Landmark Win

Lottie Woad takes Scottish Open with one last birdie in her LPGA pro debut

(Newser) - Lottie Woad tapped in one final birdie, plucked the ball out of the cup, and gave a simple wave to the crowd at the Women's Scottish Open on Sunday as if she had done this before, the AP reports. But the English player was making her professional debut, a...

Lottie Woad Closes In on Title in Her Professional Tour Debut

Four birdies over six holes at Scottish Open preserves 21-year-old's two-shot lead

(Newser) - Lottie Woad had four birdies in a six-hole stretch around the turn and posted a 5-under 67 on Saturday to maintain her two-shot lead in the Women's Scottish Open as she closes in on victory in her professional debut. Woad has such control of her game at Dundonald Links...

No. 5 Golfer Keeps Chasing Wins—and Changing Caddies

Collin Morikawa is on his 4th caddie of the season at Scottish Open

(Newser) - Collin Morikawa, one of golf's top-ranked players, is on a notable run—but not for tournament wins. The 28-year-old American has cycled through caddies at a rapid pace, using his fourth of the season at this week's Scottish Open and his third in as many tournaments. The...

Odd Incident at Scottish Open Puzzles Rory McIlroy

Pro golfer looked on as fan swiped club from his bag

(Newser) - A spectator was escorted from the course at the Scottish Open on Friday after taking a club from Rory McIlroy's bag. The bizarre incident took place on the 10th tee, where McIlroy was waiting to get his second round underway at the Renaissance Club in North Berwick. Widely shared...

Havret Bests Mickelson in Scottish Open

In one-hole playoff, Frenchman qualifies for his first major

(Newser) - France's Gregory Havret emerged as the Scottish Open champion yesterday, besting Phil Mickelson in the first hole of a playoff. Mickelson, who has a history of faltering late, found himself in the tiebreak after an ugly drive and a bogey on 18. Another one-over by Lefty opened the door for...

Tiger Skips Paternity Leave, Eyes Carnoustie

New dad has five weeks to prepare for Scottish Open title defense

(Newser) - Golf's most famously competitive personality is unlikely to miss the next major title, despite a frustrating defeat at the US Open at Oakmont and the birth of his first child shortly thereafter. Tiger Woods had announced he might possibly miss an event pending the birth of his daughter, Sam, but...

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