“As young Lottie Woad makes her pro debut at this week's ISPS Handa Women's Scottish Open, veteran Lauren Coughlin experiences a first of her own. Coughlin, 32, will defend an LPGA title for the first time this week at Dundonald Links.

Needless to say, Coughlin's route to the LPGA was a bit bumpier than Woad's. A walk-on at Virginia who played in regional events growing up, Coughlin dropped down to the Epson Tour after losing her LPGA card early on and took the long route to the winner's circle – finally hoisting a trophy after 103 LPGA starts.”

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