Tournament Dates: July 24–27, 2025
Location: Dundonald Links, Ayrshire, Scotland
Purse: $2 Million | Format: 72-Hole Stroke Play
Broadcast: Golf Channel, Sky Sports, LPGA Live
Tournament Overview
The 2025 ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open returns to Dundonald Links for the fourth consecutive year, serving as a pivotal lead-in to the AIG Women’s Open. Co-sanctioned by the LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour (LET), this event features a 144-player field, including major champions, rising stars, and hometown favorites. With links-style challenges and unpredictable Scottish weather, this tournament is a true test of creativity, precision, and mental toughness.
Defending Champion
Lauren Coughlin
2024 Winning Score: -17
First LPGA title after 103 starts
Returns to defend her crown amid recent struggles, missing 4 of her last 5 cuts
Featured Players & Storylines
🇺🇸 Nelly Korda – World No. 1
Making her Scottish Open debut
Leads LPGA in strokes gained off the tee, birdie percentage, and scoring average
Finished T2 at the U.S. Women’s Open and solo 2nd at the Hilton Grand Vacations TOC
Hannah Darling – Professional Debut
Scottish phenom and three-time Curtis Cup participant
Former NCAA standout at South Carolina
Debuts in front of a home crowd with high expectations
🇬🇧 Lottie Woad – LPGA Rookie
Turned pro after T3 at the Amundi Evian Championship
Grouped with Korda and Charley Hull for Round 1
Winner of the KPMG Women’s Irish Open on the LET
🇸🇪 Maja Stark – 2025 U.S. Women’s Open Champion
Ranked No. 8 in the world
Known for aggressive play and links experience
Finished T4 at Dundonald in 2023
🇯🇵 Ayaka Furue – 2022 Champion
Fired a final-round 62 to win in 2022
Top-3 finish in 2024 edition
Elite putter and links specialist
Course Breakdown: Dundonald Links
| Feature | Details |
| Par | 72 |
| Yardage | ~6,500 yards |
| Style | Traditional Scottish links |
| Hazards | Deep bunkers, fescue rough, coastal winds |
| Signature Holes | Par-5 5th, Par-4 13th, Par-5 18th |
Course Renovation: £25 million upgrade enhances shotmaking demands
Weather Factor: Wind and rain expected to influence scoring
Tournament Format & Cut Line
144-player field
Cut after Round 2: Top 65 and ties advance
72-hole stroke play over four days
FedExCup & Race to CME Globe points on the line
| Player | Odds to Win |
| Minjee Lee | +1000 (10/1) |
| Nelly Korda | +1200 (12/1) |
| Lottie Woad | +1600 (16/1) |
| Hye-Jin Choi | +1800 (18/1) |
| Hyo Joo Kim | +2200 (22/1) |
Top 5 Finish Picks: Minjee Lee (+350), Nelly Korda (+260), Lottie Woad (+300)
Dark Horse: Hannah Darling – home advantage and links pedigree
