Lottie Woad Reflects on Maybank Championship Performance
English golfer Lottie Woad recently wrapped up her week at the Maybank Championship with a positive outlook, despite finishing T37 at the Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club, West Course. Woad ended the tournament 10 shots behind champion Miyu Yamashita, but she found plenty of positives to take away from the experience.
In a post on her Instagram account, Woad expressed her gratitude for the event, saying, “Thank you @maybankchampionship for a fun week! Survived the heat and played some solid golf 70, 72, 71, 67 (-8). Excited for a week off to work on some things before the final events of the year in Florida 🇺🇸☀️.”
Throughout the tournament, Woad showcased her skills on the course. She opened with a 2-under 70 on Thursday, followed by an even-par 72 in the second round. Her third round saw her card a 71 (-1), and she finished strong with a 67 (-5) on the final day, bringing her total score to 8-under for the week.
During the Maybank Championship, Woad demonstrated solid performance metrics, hitting 42 of 56 fairways and averaging 245 yards off the tee. She reached 56 of 72 greens in regulation, made 121 putts, and converted 3 of 6 sand saves.
The tournament marked Woad’s seventh appearance on the LPGA Tour this season. Looking ahead, she is set to compete at the Grant Thornton Invitational from December 8-14, 2025, where she will partner with Luke Clanton for the team event in Florida.
Reflecting on her overall performance in the 2025 season, Woad has made a significant impact in her debut year on the LPGA Tour. With one win and four top-10 finishes, she currently ranks 11th in the Rolex Rankings and 37th in the Race to CME Globe standings.
Here is a summary of Woad’s results in the 2025 season so far:
– Maybank Championship: T37, -8
– BMW Ladies Championship: T24, -12
– Walmart NW Arkansas Championship: T129, +2
– Kroger Queen City Championship: 3rd, -18
– FM Championship: T15, -11
– CPKC Women’s Open: CUT, +2
– AIG Women’s Open: T8, -4
– ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open: 1st, -21
– The Amundi Evian Championship: T3, -13
– U.S. Women’s Open: T31, +5
– The Chevron Championship: CUT, +4
Statistically, Woad has maintained consistency across various key performance areas. Her Strokes Gained (SG) Total is 2.59, with notable values in SG Tee to Green, SG Off the Tee, SG Approach, SG Around the Green, and SG Putting, showcasing a well-rounded performance throughout the season.
As Lottie Woad continues to make her mark on the LPGA Tour, fans and observers can expect even greater achievements from this promising young talent.
This article was edited by Sonali Verma.
