Lottie Woad lauded for performance at Women’s Open

4 Aug 2025 • 2:34 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Japan's Miyu Yamashita secured her first LPGA victory at the AIG Women's Open in Royal Porthcawl, finishing with an 11-under par total of 277.
  • Yamashita's triumph was significantly aided by her second-round score of seven-under-par 65, which established a commanding lead.
  • England's Charley Hull finished in second place, marking her fourth runner-up finish in a major championship.
  • Rising English talent Lottie Woad, who recently won the Irish Open and Scottish Open, finished tied eighth and was a major talking point for her potential.
  • Golf experts praised Woad's skill, temperament, and determination, anticipating a long and successful career for the young golfer.

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