It is undoubtedly the proper name of women’s golf. Little more to say that hasn’t already been said in recent days. Lottie Woad has burst onto the professional golf scene with the force of a whirlwind. At 21 years old, the young Brit arrives at the AIG Women’s Open 2025 as one of the tournament’s great sensations following her recent victories in Ireland and Scotland, and her third place in Evian. Her appearance has not gone unnoticed by the world’s best. Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko and Charley Hull have not held back in praising the English player, who will compete this week in front of her home crowd at Royal Porthcawl. These are not just any three names. The current World Number One, a Hall of Fame player, and the best English player in recent times.
The American is clear: “Woad is not here to learn, but to compete for the title. I was very impressed by her maturity on the course. She has a clear routine, great composure, and doesn’t succumb to pressure. She is very solid off the tee and putts with great confidence. It seems like she’s been playing at the highest level for years,” Korda noted after sharing the course with her in Scotland.
“She has grown up in this type of climate and it shows that she is in her element. Not only has she won, but she has done so convincingly, on demanding courses. Her worst recent result has been a third place… that says a lot about the level of confidence she is in. She is, without a doubt, a real contender for the title this week,” concluded the American.
The best British player so far, Charley Hull, not only shares nationality with Woad, but they have also trained together: “What she is doing is absolutely incredible. I played with her in practice in Ireland and in the first two rounds last week, and right now it seems like she can’t miss a single shot,” Hull explained.
“It’s great to see her. She is a breath of fresh air for golf. Of course, I want to win this week, but I don’t mind them talking about her. I am very proud of what she is doing. It’s one of those things that gives you goosebumps.”
The New Zealander Lydia Ko, who knows what it’s like to succeed at a young age, believes that Woad is better prepared than many think: “Lottie has had an impressive start as a professional. She has that cool, calm demeanour that is very important as a player. She doesn’t rush or get carried away by emotions easily. She has gone through demanding moments in college golf, and that has given her a solid foundation. She has more experience than people think, and that will help her a lot in this initial stage of her career.”
Woad has arrived to stay, and she has done so under the spotlight and praise of the world’s best. Her performance in difficult conditions, her competitive maturity, and her confidence on the course make her a serious contender for the title at Royal Porthcawl, a tough course where wind and strategy will be key. The future and present of British women’s golf has a name: Lottie Woad.
