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07 Jul, 2025
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Amanda Balionis drops 4-word reaction to 21-YO amateur Lottie Woad’s dominant KPMG Women’s Irish Open triumph
@Source: sportskeeda.com
Lottie Woad created history at this week's KPMG Women's Irish Open. Having won her maiden Ladies European Tour (LET), renowned golf reporter Amanda Balionis congratulated the amateur golfer on the milestone.Balionis reshared a Ladies European Tour (LET) video showing Woad's winning putt on her Instagram story. She captioned the video:"Just a freaking stud."Here's a look at Amanda Balionis' Instagram story:Amanda Balionis congratulates Lottie Woad on victory (Image via Instagram @balionis)Lottie Woad defeated some of the world's best professional golfers for the title at the 2025 KPMG Women's Irish Open, including Madelene Sagstrom and LPGA Tour sensation Charley Hull.The 21-year-old amateur golfer posted a 72-hole score total of an impressive 21-under par 271 at the Carton House. Lottie Woad won by a whopping six-stroke margin over Sweden's Madelene Sagstrom, who totaled 15-under par 277 for the week.Will Lottie Woad turn professional via LEAP soon?Lottie Woad aspires to play on the LPGA Tour sometime soon. She aims to earn her membership on the circuit via the LPGA Elite Amateur Pathway (LEAP).She needs 20 points to earn the LPGA Tour membership. Just two points short of the milestone, the Englishwoman says she is under no pressure to turn professional soon.Following her victory at the 2025 KPMG Women's Irish Open, Lottie Woad said (via Ladies European Tour):“No, I’m not tempted to turn pro yet. I’m still trying to get my final two points for the LPGA. I’m trying to get those and then we will see what happens after that.”The World No. 1 amateur golfer has five potential opportunities to earn her final two points. Here's a look at the LEAP points criteria (via LPGA Tour):1. World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR)3 points - WAGR #1 ranking2 points - WAGR #2 or #3 ranking1 point - WAGR #4 or #5 ranking2. LPGA Tournament Participation2 points - Top 25 (and ties) at an LPGA Major Championship2 points - Top 10 (and ties) at an Official LPGA Tournament (non-major)1 point - Made Cut at an LPGA Major Championship1 point - Top 40 (and ties) at an Official LPGA Tournament (non-major)3. Amateur Championships4. Awards5. Teams2 points - Curtis Cup team1 point - Arnold Palmer Cup teamThe young amateur star stunned the golf community with her performance in Ireland this week. She began the final round of the 2025 KPMG Women's Irish Open with a seven-stroke lead and managed to see it through while defeating several seasoned professionals.
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