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Top-ranked amateur Lottie Woad in contention heading into weekend at Amundi Evian
Top-ranked amateur Lottie Woad in contention heading into weekend at Amundi Evian

Yahoo

time11-07-2025

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Top-ranked amateur Lottie Woad in contention heading into weekend at Amundi Evian

EVIAN-LES-BAINS, France — Top-ranked amateur Lottie Woad is living up to her pre-tournament billing and in contention at the halfway point of the Amundi Evian Championship. Keeping pace with world No. 1 Nelly Korda, Woad — coming off a remarkable six-stroke win on the Ladies European Tour — shot 2-under 69 on Friday to move onto 5 under par after the second round of the fourth major of the year in women's golf. Advertisement Woad was in a tie for 12th place and five shots off the lead held by Somi Lee of South Korea. 'Definitely a bit nervous,' Woad said, 'but it's also exciting at the same time.' A top-25 finish at Evian Resort Golf Club will secure Woad enough qualifying points to seal LPGA Tour membership through its elite amateur pathway, if she wants to end her college career at Florida State a year early. But she has been thinking bigger than that. 'I'm only, like, five back,' she said. 'Yeah, just trying to play well tomorrow and see what happens.' Woad birdied two of her last three holes to move into a tie with Korda, who is seeking her first title of the season and a third major title. Advertisement The top-ranked American was 4 over after seven holes following a double at No. 16 — the seventh hole of her round — but she eagled the 18th and had three birdies in her second nine. Minjee Lee, the No. 6-ranked Australian and the winner of the KPMG Women's PGA Championship last month, was also in the group on 5 under par overall after a level-par 71. Somi Lee is coming off a victory at the Dow Championship team event with Jin Hee Im last month for her first LPGA Tour win. Ranked No. 56, she made six birdies and an eagle for a 65 to move onto 10 under. LPGA: KPMG Women's PGA Championship - Second Round Charley Hull 'feeling a lot better' day after collapsing at Amundi Evian Advertisement Charley Hull is 'feeling a lot better' after collapsing to the ground twice during the first round of the Evian Championship. Grace Kim of Australia was a shot back in second place after a 68 and Jennifer Kupcho (69) of the United States, a major winner in 2022 at the Chevron Championship, was in third a further stroke back. No. 2-ranked Jeeno Thitikul was also in contention, after a second straight round of 68 left her in a tie for seventh. No. 3-ranked Lydia Ko (74) and No. 4-ranked Ruoning Yin (73) missed the cut, which was at 2 over, along with recent U.S. Women's Open winner Maja Stark (74).

Ireland's Leona Maguire records first LPGA ace at Evian to hold share of lead
Ireland's Leona Maguire records first LPGA ace at Evian to hold share of lead

Yahoo

time10-07-2025

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Ireland's Leona Maguire records first LPGA ace at Evian to hold share of lead

Leona Maguire picked a fine time to record her first LPGA ace. The 30-year-old Irishwoman holed out with a 8-iron from 164 yards on the picturesque, downhill second hole at the Evian Resort Golf Club, overlooking Lake Geneva. The timely one boosted Maguire to an opening 6-under 65 and a share of the early lead with Andrea Lee in the fourth major of the season. "Looked good in the air," said Maguire. "You're never sure on that hole until the ball actually lands. Sort of a perfect morning for it. Not much wind which is nice, especially on that tee box." Leona Maguire of Ireland celebrates a hole in one with Perrine Delacour of France on the second hole during Round One of The Amundi Evian Championship 2025 at Evian Resort Golf Club on July 10, 2025 in Evian-les-Bains, France. Maguire actually holds a share of the 18-hole course record at the Amundi Evian after carding a scorching 61 in 2021. The experience, on a course that requires it, meant a great deal after a fun but tiring week at the KPMG Women's Irish Open, which qualifies as a "mini major" for her. This marks the fifth consecutive week of competition for Maguire, dating back to the Meijer LPGA Classic, and she welcomed the rare chance to have the pro-am off this week in France. Advertisement "It was also my first not being in the pro-am in a about four, five years, so that was also a nice break," said Maguire. "So also not a panic, I guess, as much of a scramble to try and get as much in as you possibly can Monday through Wednesday. It was nice to be quite fresh this morning, almost." Maguire began her first round on the 10th hole with bogey and quickly rebounded with birdie on the second. With five birdies and an ace on the day, the former Duke star hit 15 greens, 11 fairways and needed only 27 putts in her opening round. "I think you have to be very patient, very accepting," said Maguire of what it takes to be successful at Evian. "You know you're not going to get a flat lie out there. You'll get some iffy bounces. Advertisement "Did a really good job staying patient. Hit what I thought was a perfect tee shot down 6 and ended up in a divot. You have to accept things like that." This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Leona Maguire records first LPGA ace at Evian to hold share of lead

Ireland's Leona Maguire records first LPGA ace at Evian to hold share of lead
Ireland's Leona Maguire records first LPGA ace at Evian to hold share of lead

Yahoo

time10-07-2025

  • Sport
  • Yahoo

Ireland's Leona Maguire records first LPGA ace at Evian to hold share of lead

Leona Maguire picked a fine time to record her first LPGA ace. The 30-year-old Irishwoman holed out with a 8-iron from 164 yards on the picturesque, downhill second hole at the Evian Resort Golf Club, overlooking Lake Geneva. The timely one boosted Maguire to an opening 6-under 65 and a share of the early lead with Andrea Lee in the fourth major of the season. "Looked good in the air," said Maguire. "You're never sure on that hole until the ball actually lands. Sort of a perfect morning for it. Not much wind which is nice, especially on that tee box." Leona Maguire of Ireland celebrates a hole in one with Perrine Delacour of France on the second hole during Round One of The Amundi Evian Championship 2025 at Evian Resort Golf Club on July 10, 2025 in Evian-les-Bains, France. Maguire actually holds a share of the 18-hole course record at the Amundi Evian after carding a scorching 61 in 2021. The experience, on a course that requires it, meant a great deal after a fun but tiring week at the KPMG Women's Irish Open, which qualifies as a "mini major" for her. This marks the fifth consecutive week of competition for Maguire, dating back to the Meijer LPGA Classic, and she welcomed the rare chance to have the pro-am off this week in France. Advertisement "It was also my first not being in the pro-am in a about four, five years, so that was also a nice break," said Maguire. "So also not a panic, I guess, as much of a scramble to try and get as much in as you possibly can Monday through Wednesday. It was nice to be quite fresh this morning, almost." Maguire began her first round on the 10th hole with bogey and quickly rebounded with birdie on the second. With five birdies and an ace on the day, the former Duke star hit 15 greens, 11 fairways and needed only 27 putts in her opening round. "I think you have to be very patient, very accepting," said Maguire of what it takes to be successful at Evian. "You know you're not going to get a flat lie out there. You'll get some iffy bounces. Advertisement "Did a really good job staying patient. Hit what I thought was a perfect tee shot down 6 and ended up in a divot. You have to accept things like that." This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Leona Maguire records first LPGA ace at Evian to hold share of lead

Ireland's Leona Maguire records first LPGA ace at Evian to hold share of lead
Ireland's Leona Maguire records first LPGA ace at Evian to hold share of lead

USA Today

time10-07-2025

  • Sport
  • USA Today

Ireland's Leona Maguire records first LPGA ace at Evian to hold share of lead

Leona Maguire picked a fine time to record her first LPGA ace. The 30-year-old Irishwoman holed out with a 8-iron from 164 yards on the picturesque, downhill second hole at the Evian Resort Golf Club, overlooking Lake Geneva. The timely one boosted Maguire to an opening 6-under 65 and a share of the early lead with Andrea Lee in the fourth major of the season. "Looked good in the air," said Maguire. "You're never sure on that hole until the ball actually lands. Sort of a perfect morning for it. Not much wind which is nice, especially on that tee box." Maguire actually holds a share of the 18-hole course record at the Amundi Evian after carding a scorching 61 in 2021. The experience, on a course that requires it, meant a great deal after a fun but tiring week at the KPMG Women's Irish Open, which qualifies as a "mini major" for her. This marks the fifth consecutive week of competition for Maguire, dating back to the Meijer LPGA Classic, and she welcomed the rare chance to have the pro-am off this week in France. "It was also my first not being in the pro-am in a about four, five years, so that was also a nice break," said Maguire. "So also not a panic, I guess, as much of a scramble to try and get as much in as you possibly can Monday through Wednesday. It was nice to be quite fresh this morning, almost." Maguire began her first round on the 10th hole with bogey and quickly rebounded with birdie on the second. With five birdies and an ace on the day, the former Duke star hit 15 greens, 11 fairways and needed only 27 putts in her opening round. "I think you have to be very patient, very accepting," said Maguire of what it takes to be successful at Evian. "You know you're not going to get a flat lie out there. You'll get some iffy bounces. "Did a really good job staying patient. Hit what I thought was a perfect tee shot down 6 and ended up in a divot. You have to accept things like that."

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