IRVINE, Scotland — Lottie Woad made her pro debut Thursday and not much changed. The rising English star had a 5-under 67 and was among those one shot behind Charlotte Laffar after the opening round of the Women's Scottish Open.

England’s Lottie Woad, competing in her first tournament as a pro, has a two-stroke lead over World No. 1 Nelly Korda at the midway point of the ISPS Women’s Scottish Open. Woad, 21, carded a 7-under 65 on Friday to move to 12-under at Dundonald Links in Ayrshire,

The 21-year-old world amateur No. 1 finished T3 at the Evian Championship on July 13. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.