At Glance
‣ Lottie Woad, an English amateur golfer, is making an impressive debut in her first Major at the Chevron Championship, challenging world No.1 Nelly Korda after securing her spot by winning the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
‣ Despite being an amateur and only 20 years old, Woad’s performance is notable not just for her youth and status but also because of the rapid transition from winning at Augusta to competing at a high level in Texas, all while managing academic commitments at Florida State.
‣ Nelly Korda is aiming for a record-equalling fifth consecutive tournament victory, a feat only achieved by Nancy Lopez and Annika Sorenstam, while Woad aims to become the first amateur to win a women’s Major championship since Catherine Lacoste in 1967, highlighting the significant achievements and challenges both golfers face in the tournament.
Lottie Woad, @anwagolf champ, is looking to make history this weekend at the @Chevron_Golf ⛳️✨
— LPGA (@LPGA)
Lottie Woad’s stepping into the big leagues, folks. She’s hot on the heels of Nelly Korda at the Chevron Championship. And guess what? It’s her first Major. Talk about making an entrance!
Woad snagged her spot at this prestigious event by clinching the Augusta National Women’s Amateur. Right before The Masters, no less. She’s not just participating; she’s owning it. Following Ludvig Aberg’s example, she’s shining bright. Her debut? Nothing short of sparkling. She kicked off with a 71, then a 69. Now, she’s sitting pretty at four under.
That’s just three shots shy of Korda. And Korda? She’s on the hunt for her fifth consecutive tournament win. Imagine that. But let’s not get sidetracked. Woad’s performance is nothing short of miraculous. Why, you ask? She’s just 20 and still an amateur. Plus, she barely had time to prep for Texas, given her last-minute entry.
Originally, Woad was supposed to be duking it out at the ACC conference championship. Instead, she’s here, making waves in the Major leagues. “It’s been a whirlwind,” she admits. Barely had time to process her Augusta win before diving headfirst into the Chevron.
Oh, and did I mention? She had to check with Florida State if she could even play. They’re in the middle of their ACC championship. And Woad? She hasn’t even had a chance to peek at their scores. Hope they’re killing it, though.
Her goal was simple: make it to the weekend. Now that she’s here, she’s aiming higher. Experience on big stages? She’s got that in spades. Her plan? Keep climbing and see how close she can get to the top.
Imagine, an amateur leading the pack on Sunday. That’d be something, right? Lottie Woad, fresh off her @anwagolf victory, is eyeing history at the @Chevron_Golf. No amateur has snagged a women’s Major since Catherine Lacoste in ’67. But Woad? She’s focused, not getting ahead of herself after these crazy few weeks.
Korda’s journey wasn’t smooth sailing either. She kicked off with a double bogey but bounced back with six birdies. Ended her day at seven under. “Just at the halfway point,” she says. There’s a ton of golf left, and anything’s possible.
Korda’s mantra? Stick to the process and vibe with it. Patience is key, she believes. The winner’s usually the one who makes the fewest mistakes or bounces back like a champ.
And there you have it. A tale of determination, unexpected turns, and the pursuit of greatness. Let’s see how this weekend unfolds, shall we?
