The Victory Dance of Lottie Woad at Augusta National: Here's How She Did It!

AUGUSTA, Ga. — There's a science behind a win at Augusta, and Lottie Woad has it all figured out. The 20-year-old golf prodigy and Florida State sophomore has a pre-putt routine that's been honed to perfection. That exact routine is what secured her the birdie-birdie ending she needed to overturn the leaderboard and snatch victory by just a shot. Woad's game is a masterclass in calm precision—even when the stakes are sky-high.

"I’m never out of it," said Woad, ranked fourth among amateur female golfers worldwide. Her demeanor never wavers; she’s methodical, even-keeled, and fiercely competitive. She’s an obsessive-compulsive golfer, and her coach for the England national team, Steve Robinson, thinks it’s part of what makes her great.

  • The Turning Point: After a disastrous hole 13, Woad remained unfazed.
  • Back on Track: A 10-foot par save at hole 14 was Woad's steely confirmation that she’s always in it.
  • The Final Flourish: Three critical birdies later, Woad calls an audible on the 18th green with a rare fist pump as she secures her title.

Woad's journey at Augusta was grunt work wrapped in grace—a relentless pursuit marred by flukes, bad tee shots, escaped putts, but always brought back by her unwavering resolve. Even when a disastrous hole 13 threatened to derail her, Woad showed just why she's the one lifting the trophy. Her final statement: a flawless climb up the leaderboard, culminating in a victory that’s got everyone talking.

Boldness in the Blood: For Woad, a bogey is never just a bogey; it’s a call to arms, a moment to reset and remind the world she's here to win. That’s Lottie Woad for you—always clutch, even when the pressure could crush lesser spirits.