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Yahoo
23-07-2025
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Teen golfer Wan eyes new heights with college move
Nottinghamshire teenager Amelia Wan hopes to take her golf game to new heights with a move to college in the United States. The 18-year-old, whose run of recent successes includes winning the Welsh Women's Stroke Play Championship by seven shots in May, will relocate her booming young career to Baylor University in Texas. On a cold, grey and wet summer's day playing a round at Coxmoor Golf Club in Sutton-in-Ashfield, Wan explained why she sees the move as "exciting". "It's good weather and a chance to play more golf," Wan smiled in between practice holes with BBC East Midlands Today. But the move to Texas from the Nottinghamshire market town of Newark is more than just about sunshine, with a place at Baylor University exposing her to the highest level of college golf in America. "I hope it pushes me, playing with better players from across the world," Wan said. "This year I've got a better understanding of my swing, so I think going out there I will be able to play and know what I'm looking out for if I drop into any bad habits with my swing." Meet the Notts teen eyeing a big future in golf But before crossing the Atlantic to start her college career, Wan still has much to play for at home. She is still aiming to make the cut in the European Ladies' Amateur Championship in Frankfurt this week, and remains in with a chance of reaching the Women's Open Championship. When she flies back from Germany, Wan will go directly to Pyle and Kenfig in Bridgend, Wales, for the final qualifying tournament for the Open at Royal Porthcawl, starting on 30 July. "I'm going there wanting to make the top three to get into The Open, but I'm there for the experience and trying to play by best," Wan said.
Yahoo
09-07-2025
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Korda 'feels like a grandma' among rising stars like Woad at Evian Championship
FILE - Lottie Woad, of England, hits from the third tee during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Erin Hills, May 29, 2025, in Erin, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File) FILE - Nelly Korda, right, gives autographs after playing the third round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament, June 21, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File) FILE - Nelly Korda watches her tee shot on the 10th hole during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament, June 20, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File) FILE - Nelly Korda watches her tee shot on the 10th hole during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament, June 20, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File) FILE - Lottie Woad, of England, hits from the third tee during the first round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Erin Hills, May 29, 2025, in Erin, Wis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson, File) FILE - Nelly Korda, right, gives autographs after playing the third round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament, June 21, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File) FILE - Nelly Korda watches her tee shot on the 10th hole during the second round of the Women's PGA Championship golf tournament, June 20, 2025, in Frisco, Texas. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File) At age 26, Nelly Korda is much too young to be feeling 'like a grandma.' Yet that's what is going through the mind of the world's top-ranked women's player as she heads into this week's Evian Championship, the fourth major of the year. Advertisement 'That's the best thing about sports in general,' Korda said Wednesday, 'you can never stay comfortable where you are because there is a new generation, new talent coming, and they're going to be better and have more knowledge.' One kid, in particular, likely springs to mind. Lottie Woad, a 21-year-old college student from England, is the talk of women's golf after delivering one of the most stunning wins by an amateur — by six shots over a strong field at the Women's Irish Open on Sunday. Woad, the world's No. 1 amateur, is now on the cusp of securing a place on the professional tours and a big week at the picturesque Evian Resort Golf Club overlooking Lake Geneva in the Alps could get her there. Advertisement Finish in the top 25 and Woad would have enough qualifying points to seal LPGA Tour membership through its Elite Amateur Pathway, if she is prepared to ditch her college career at Florida State with one year left. 'I haven't decided yet. I just don't want to think too far ahead,' Woad said Wednesday. 'Just get the points and focus on the golf really, and the rest will take care of itself.' Home comforts Indeed, there are other things occupying Woad's mind during a trip over to Europe that has underlined her status as the next big thing in the women's game — even if it hasn't earned her any money because she is an amateur. Advertisement Asked what she's excited about most when she comes back to Europe, Woad said: 'The food.' 'The chocolate,' she continued, when pressed on specifics. 'It's better in England than in America.' Winning the Augusta National Women's Amateur last year got her into every LPGA major except the Women's PGA Championship, and her results in the biggest events of the year include a tie for 23rd at last year's Chevron Championship and a tie for 10th at last year's Women's British Open. On the back of a series of strong results on the college scene and then in Ireland last week, Woad is just 'trying to carry on the momentum' at the Evian Championship. Advertisement 'If that means I can be in contention, that would be great,' Woad said. 'Just trying to look to play good golf and continue what I was doing last week.' World's top two Korda is seeking her third major title — and first since the Chevron in April last year — and her first win of the season. Another threat is likely to be No. 2-ranked Jeeno Thitikul, who is bidding to win a major for the first time. There have been 12 different winners in the last 12 women's majors. Most recently, Minjee Lee — the No. 6-ranked Australian — won the Women's PGA Championship last month. ___ AP golf:
Yahoo
08-07-2025
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LPGA Tour Enters Pivotal Three-Week European Stretch
LPGA Tour Enters Pivotal Three-Week European Stretch originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The LPGA Tour embarks on one of its most demanding three-week stretches of the season this week with two major championships and the Scottish Open sandwiched in between, rounding out the month. Advertisement The gauntlet begins Thursday at Evian Resort Golf Club in France, where the world's best female golfers will compete for the Amundi Evian Championship, the season's fourth major. The following week, players cross the English Channel to Scotland for the ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open at Dundonald Links before concluding the marathon at Royal Porthcawl Golf Club in Wales for the AIG Women's Open, the fifth and final major of 2025. This European swing is about much more than just hopping among countries. With $19 million in prize money up for grabs and two majors on the line, the next three weeks could completely shake up the season's biggest storylines and crown this year's most important champions. The Evian Championship kicks things off, bringing an $8 million purse and $1.2 million winner's check to the stunning course overlooking Lake Geneva. Defending champion Ayaka Furue heads back to the place where she claimed her first major last July, closing with a 65 to edge Stephanie Kyriacou by one shot. The Evian Championship has been through quite a journey since joining the majors in 2013. It started as a September finale before moving to July in 2019, and the course got a major makeover with an $8 million renovation in 2012-13. Advertisement Next up is the Scottish Open, the middle chapter of this European adventure. Dundonald Links hosts for the fourth time since 2017, offering $2 million in prize money with $300,000 going to the winner. More importantly, it gives players a crucial chance to get comfortable with links golf before the final major. Lauren Coughlin captured last year's Scottish Open title at Dundonald, earning her first LPGA victory with a four-stroke win over Esther Henseleit. The American's breakthrough came during a season where she also claimed her first major at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. The crescendo arrives at Royal Porthcawl, which will host the AIG Women's Open for the first time. The Welsh venue has a distinguished history, having staged the Senior Open Championship three times and The Amateur Championship on seven occasions. The club received royal designation from King Edward VII in 1909 and has long been considered one of Britain's finest coastal courses. Royal Porthcawl's debut as a Women's Open host marks a big moment for the championship, which has been steadily adding new venues beyond the traditional Open Championship rotation. The Welsh course can stretch out to as much as 7,137 yards and plays to a par-72. Coastal winds and firm conditions will test every part of the players' games. Advertisement Last year's champion, Lydia Ko, who has one win so far this season, along with two other top 10 finishes, looks to repeat and capture the $1.35 million winner's share of the $9 million total purse. This season has seen Jeeno Thitikul headline through the midway point. She has one win and seven top-10s in 12 starts. Thitikul leads the Race to the CME Globe with a 206-point lead over Minjee Lee and a 407-point lead over Rio Takeda in the third spot. Nelly Korda, who retains her place as the No. 1 player in the world, has yet to win an event this season. In 10 starts, she has four top-10s and, despite being winless in 2025, always enters events as a favorite. Nelly sits in the seventh spot in the Race to the CME Globe, currently 578 points back of Thitikul. Advertisement The European stretch also gives international players a chance to shine closer to home. England's Charley Hull and Georgia Hall will have plenty of support at Royal Porthcawl, while France's Celine Boutier — who swept both the Evian Championship and Scottish Open in 2023 — knows exactly what it takes to succeed in this environment. As the LPGA Tour heads into this defining stretch, one thing is certain: The next three weeks will deliver drama and surprises, and will likely determine who emerges as the tour's biggest stars heading into the season's final months. Related: A True American Story: LPGA Celebrates 75 Years Related: World's No. 1 LPGA Golfer Sends Clear Message Ahead of Final Round of ShopRite Classic This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Irish Times
05-07-2025
- Sport
- Irish Times
England's Lottie Woad extends lead at Women's Irish Open
Destiny is calling Lottie Woad to great things, with surely a career on the LPGA Tour and Solheim Cups and Majors all in her future. For the here and now, the 21-year-old Englishwoman – the world amateur number one for more than a year – took another step towards claiming the KPMG Women's Irish Open with a third round 67 for a 54-holes total of 17-under-par 202. Woad now holds a seven-stroke lead over Sweden's Madelene Magstrom. Woad has been sensational throughout the tournament, one of the most prestigious events on the Ladies European Tour, and has separated herself from a class field that featured no fewer than five of last year's European Solheim Cup players. A third round of six birdies and no dropped shots – which brought her birdies tally to 18 through the first three days with just one bogey – saw Woad, who started the day three clear, move further ahead in aiming to add to her growing reputation which has seen her win the Augusta National Amateur Championship, Curtis Cup and Vagliano Trophy. READ MORE While Woad – playing in the tournament on an invite – tightened her control on the title, there was also a significant move from LET rookie Anna Foster as the Dubliner signed for a 67 for seven-under-par 212 to move up to tied-ninth. Anna Foster during the third round of the Women's Irish Open at Carton House on Saturday. Photograph: Laszlo Geczo/Inpho Foster, who finished tied-fourth in last week's Amundi German Masters, had a more adventurous 67 than Woad's, featuring nine birdies, a double-bogey and a bogey. The 23-year-old from Elm Park finished strongly with four birdies in her closing six holes. 'I just played really solid all day, and gave myself a lot of chances. I played the Par 5s really well (birdieing all five of them), so that definitely gives you the upper hand, I guess. 'I was driving well and a long way today, that definitely gave me a little bit of an advantage on some holes. It just felt like it was just solid day in general,' said Foster, who is currently 31st on the LET order of merit in what is proving to be a fine start to her life on tour. 'I've just been able to stay patient throughout the year,' Foster added of her move into the paid ranks. 'I felt like I've been playing well for a good few weeks, just waiting for it all to click. And last week I found that it just kind of clicked. So definitely gave me a bit of confidence going into this week.' Leona Maguire moved into the top-30 with a third round 70 for two-under-par 217 while Elm Park amateur Emma Fleming signed for a 73 for level par 219 and Canice Screen shot a 76 for 224.
Yahoo
03-07-2025
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Cliffhangers: Golf On The Edge at Big Cedar Lodge
Korda back to even after capitalizing on free drop After an errant second shot on the par-5 eighth hole, Nelly Korda capitalizes with a fantastic pitch shot to set up her birdie putt at the KPMG Women's PGA Championship. 1:11 Now Playing Paused Ad Playing
