KROGER QUEEN CITY CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY P&G

May 17, 2026

Lottie Woad

Maketewah Country Club

Press Conference

THE MODERATOR: All right, we are joined by our 2026 Kroger Queen City Championship presented by P&G winner, Lottie Woad. Lottie, secured the second win on the LPGA Tour in only your 19th start. Can you just kind of talk about this whirlwind of success so far?

LOTTIE WOAD: Yeah, very happy to win my second one. Definitely feels like a bit longer than that I would say because obviously first one was my first start.

So kind of seen how strong everyone is out here, so definitely feels a lot nicer to get the second one I would say. Yeah, just really happy.

Q. We want to ask you a little bit about LEAP. You're one of our first people to get through LEAP. Just how did that program change your golf the career, change your life going forward?

LOTTIE WOAD: Yeah, definitely changed my life. I mean, I might not be sitting here with two LPGA Tour wins if I didn't have that. I'd have probably had to go to Q-School, and you never know what happens with that.

So very grateful for the opportunity I had to get my card and that I could take it up straightaway.

Q. This year is a Solheim Cup year. Has that been in the back of your mind going through all the tournaments you've been going through and everything going forward? You represented your country on an amateur stage, but Solheim is a very big and prestigious event. Has that been going through your head at all?

LOTTIE WOAD: Yeah, I think it's definitely -- it's in the calendar; you're obviously looking at that. But I think if you just play good golf you're going to be on the team. That's what I've been telling myself.

So, yeah, hopefully make that team, and to have my debut in Europe would be extra special.

Q. One of the big storylines the week outside of the golf course was your gummi bears with your caddie, DT. Can talk about what would happen after a win?

LOTTIE WOAD: I don't know. He gave away the bag to the fans, so I don't know. I don't get them. But I don't know, we've done it the last few events that we remembered. Yeah, I think people think that we're like stuffing our faces with sweets during the round, but like realistically we're eating like four gummi bears.

Q. What was the biggest challenge out there today?

LOTTIE WOAD: I think the wind today. It was definitely up there with the strongest of the days and was kind of flickering around a bit. It was crosswind most holes, but kind of flipped between into and down. So trying to judge the yardages into some smaller greens was definitely tricky.

Yeah, I would say that is the hardest bit today.

Q. How were you able to stay in it despite kind of some of the up and downs and frustration over the course of the day? What did you tell yourself?

LOTTIE WOAD: Yeah, I think I generally played pretty good. Obviously double, not really sure what happened there. Just kind of happened pretty quickly there. The rest I hit a lot of fairways, greens pretty stress-free.

I think it was just trying to focus on each hole individually. Not trying to think too far ahead. Yeah, I mean, I knew Haeran was on a good run. I knew there was some chances coming up, so tried to stay in my lane a little bit.

Q. Did that influence your strategy or approach when you saw the run she was making today?

LOTTIE WOAD: I think not really. I was always trying to shoot the lowest I could. Obviously started with a three-shot cushion and if I shot a decent round someone would have to play spectacular to catch me. I think I was just trying to focus on my own score.

Q. Congratulations, Lottie. Which putt today? Was it one of the par putts like on 14, or maybe the birdie on 17? Which of all the putts you made today would you say was the biggest for your round?

LOTTIE WOAD: I think 17 definitely sticks out. Not an easy putt from where I was above the hole with a lot of break, and had a little pace going in, so pretty glad I hit the hole. Gave me a two-shot cushion on a par-3, so pretty happy with that.

Q. Can you speak about your putting? I know you talked about the grip not being on straight. Can you talk about that, the missed cut, and then what you were able to do with your putter today?

LOTTIE WOAD: Yeah, this year I putted pretty nicely. Last week was definitely the worst. And, I mean, I changed the putter grip so it was straight again and felt better in my hands.

Also spent last weekend just putting the whole time. Just stayed in New Jersey and practiced there. I think it was a little bit of practice and also the grip being on straight, too.

Q. And can you just speak to I think you told Karen after that this was sweeter than your first victory. Why is that?

LOTTIE WOAD: I think the first one just happened so quickly that it was kind of hard to take in. Obviously playing the Open the next week as well, so just kind of moved on quickly.

I think now being out here full time and this being my job and that was my first event I think, just seeing the competition each week and traveling and all that, I think this is just definitely a lot sweeter.

Q. What can you say about where your game is at as we head to the U.S. Open at Riviera pretty soon?

LOTTIE WOAD: Yeah, feeling good. Was feeling good coming into this even though I missed the cut last week. Results-wise been pretty solid, you know, in the Top 10s, Top 15s, just not in contention as much, like I said.

So it was nice to have a better start this week, and I feel like when I'm in contention or in the lead I can get it done most of the time.

Q. ... I imagine your confidence if you reflect on this tournament I think you'll realize -- I think you elevated everything confidence-wise.

THE MODERATOR: Hey, Roy, you were muted. Can you please repeat the question?

Q. Yeah, can you hear me now?

THE MODERATOR: All good.

Q. Lottie, leading this tournament, the last line of questioning was about your first win coming so soon. To beat the current world as No. 1 and several other players that have been No. 1 in the last five years, does this elevate your confidence when you look back to see the skill level of this field was second to none?

LOTTIE WOAD: Yeah, I think definitely. Each week is usually very strong, so there is not many weeks where it's not a week with not a strong field.

Yeah, it's great to beat all those players. At the same time, I feel like most people can win out here, so you're still trying to beat the rest of the field, too.

Q. Can I ask a follow up on Maketewah Country Club? Imagine it won't be tough for you to lobby to come back here because the tournament is moving on in Cincinnati. What are your final impressions of this quirky but outstanding Donald Ross design?

LOTTIE WOAD: Yeah, I like it, obviously. I liked the course last year as well. Played well in this event last year even though it was a different course.

I think this kind of weather and the conditions, it's kind of giving a little bit of English courses: quirky, hilly. So feel pretty comfortable on them.

Q. Lottie, as a follow-up to that on Maketewah, this is going to be larger on Cincinnati. Since you played here last year, when the LPGA Tour comes to mid-markets like Cincinnati, we're coming to several mid-markets in the summer, the fans came out in droves today and they were out in droves yesterday after the weather. How does that elevate your play and how much do you and your fellow competitors when you see the city coming out to support you guys at events like this?

LOTTIE WOAD: Yeah, it's definitely great. I can definitely feel they were maybe on my side. I felt like they were supporting me today. Yesterday didn't tee off until 4:00 p.m., so very surprised how many people were still out here.

That was very nice, because we were trying to get done. Seeing all the people out there definitely helped us a little bit there.

Yeah, feels like a proper event when a lot of people come out.

Q. Now that you got a W and four rounds under your belt, what do you think about a par-3 finish here on 18 at Maketewah?

LOTTIE WOAD: Yeah, it's nice when you have a two-shot lead. Less shots to really go wrong so I was really happy.

Q. I did talk to DT, and I don't know if you know or not, but he said you get to pick his next tattoo. Have you thought about what that might be?

LOTTIE WOAD: I think I need to think about it a little bit more. It's a big decision. I did joke that I wouldn't be too mean and put a Legion badge on there because he supports Arsenal, so I'm not going to be that mean.

I am either going to do with the area we're in or to do with the tournament or maybe it'll be like a sweet or something. (Smiling.)

THE MODERATOR: All right, perfect, thank you so much, Lottie.

LOTTIE WOAD: Thank you.