Justin Rose Sends Personal Message to Lottie Woad After Historic Win in Pro Debut at Women’s Scottish Open originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Big risk can equal big reward — just ask Lottie Woad.

Confident, yet unassuming. Woad reckoned she’d use some of her winnings from last week to purchase her first car. The 21-year-old still doesn’t have her license, though she’d planned to use Florida State head coach Amy Bond’s car to take her driving test when she returned stateside. Surely, Woad will ace that, too.

New LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler, who has officially been on the job for just nine days, saw an opportunity to put the newest superstar on his tour into an international spotlight in the final round. Earlier this month, Woad captured the Ladies European Tour’s KPMG Women’s Irish Open by six shots while still playing as an amateur.

The world’s No. 1-ranked amateur just two weeks ago, Woad already has shot up to No. 24 in the Rolex World Rankings. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Lottie Woad produced a stunning start to life as a professional after winning the Scottish Open in her first start since turning over from amateur, becoming just the third player in LPGA history to do so;