Amateur standout leads by three shots heading into weekend at Carton House
England’s Lottie Woad, the world’s top-ranked amateur, will head into the weekend with a three-shot lead at the 2025 KPMG Women’s Irish Open after posting a second-round 67 (-6) on Friday.
The 21-year-old, who began the day tied for third after an opening 68, now sits at 11-under-par through 36 holes. Starting her round on the 10th tee in blustery conditions, Woad carded seven birdies and just one bogey on the O’Meara Course at Carton House.
“It definitely feels good,” Woad said of her performance. “It played tougher than yesterday, especially with the wind picking up. But I’m playing pretty solidly, and everything feels good.”
Woad, who has experience in major championships despite her amateur status, said she’s drawing on that background to stay focused. “It’s a bit different in a pro tournament, but I’ve played in a lot of majors. I’m trying to stay in contention and see where that puts me.”
Tamburlini Keeps Pace in Tough Conditions
Switzerland’s Chiara Tamburlini sits alone in second place at eight-under-par after a two-under 71. The 2024 LET Order of Merit winner mixed five birdies with three bogeys on a day that tested players’ shot-making and patience.
“It was actually quite brutal,” Tamburlini said. “It tested your ball-striking and confidence on the greens. The wind was tough to judge—especially around the trees.”
Still, she finished strong, bouncing back from a three-putt bogey on 17 with a tap-in birdie at the last.
Crowded Leaderboard Behind
Four players—Charley Hull (England), Kirsten Rudgeley (Australia), Madelene Sagström (Sweden), and Amelia Garvey (New Zealand)—are tied for third at seven-under-par.
Rudgeley, who carded a 68, said the winds made club selection and shot execution a constant challenge. “There were points with three or four-club winds. But I kept my head in it,” she said.
Garvey, Hull, and Sagström also posted solid rounds to stay within striking distance heading into the weekend.
Others in the Hunt
Alexandra Swayne (U.S. Virgin Islands) and England’s Hannah Screen are tied for seventh at six-under, with five more players one shot further back at five-under, including France’s Anne-Charlotte Mora, who surged with a 67 that included an eagle on her first hole.
“I just played my game and made some putts,” Mora said. “I committed to every shot despite the wind—and maybe the pink helped too,” she joked, referencing the tournament’s Pink Friday initiative in support of breast cancer research.
Looking Ahead to the Weekend
The cut line fell at +2, with 69 players advancing. Round three will tee off today (Saturday) at 7:30 a.m. local time, with leaders off at 11:50 a.m.
Fans can catch the final two rounds live from 14:00–17:00 local time (13:00–16:00 GMT) on Saturday and Sunday, with full broadcast details available on the LET website.
