Lottie Woad is not wasting any time as a professional (in an official capacity). The recently-turned pro was grouped with Nelly Korda and Charley Hull for the opening round of the Scottish Open and cleared them both (although just barely) to post a 5-under round. Woad sits tied for the lead after 18 holes.

Rising English star Lottie Woad had a 5-under 67 and was among those one shot behind Charlotte Laffar after the opening round of the Women's Scottish Open.

Lottie Woad, making her first start as a professional, shot 5-under 67 to sit one off the lead after the opening round of the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open. Woad, Nuria Iturrioz, Rio Takeda, Leona Maguire and Arpichaya Yubol are all tied for second, chasing England’s Charlotte Laffar.