Woad starts pro career in co-lead at ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open

Lottie Woad's first round as a professional saw her take a share of the lead at the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open at Dundonald Links.

The 21-year-old former world No 1 amateur from Surrey had held top spot on her own after six birdies in 14 holes, including almost holing her tee shot at the short 11th.

However, her only bogey of the day at the par-four 17th dropped her back alongside Ireland's Leona Maguire - herself a former number one-ranked amateur - Japan's Rio Takeda and Spaniard Nuria Iturrioz, who all shot five under-par 67s.

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Woad, who won the KPMG Women's Irish Open earlier this month, announced her decision to turn professional last week after missing out on £400,000 prize money, having finished just a shot outside the play-off won by Grace Kim at the Evian Championship, the women's fourth major of the year.

In a large group one shot behind on four under are world number one and two-time major winner Nelly Korda and Minjee Lee, who won her third major at last month's US PGA Championship.

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