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.

Lottie Woad is on such a tear that you can count one of the world’s top players as a big fan. Lydia Ko is so impressed with the 21-year-old phenom from England that she’s been watching videos of her swing and trying to gain some tips.

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.

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.

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.

Only a week after turning professional, Lottie Woad is favourite for the final major of the year, the AIG Women's Open at Royal Porthcawl.