Farnham golfer Lottie Woad came from two shots back as she produced three birdies in her final four holes to become the first Englishwoman to win the Augusta National Women’s Amateur.

Lottie led after the first two rounds at Champions Retreat on Wednesday and Thursday, but found herself two shots behind with five holes left to play at Augusta National on Saturday. Despite a bogey at 13, she made a superb par recovery on the 14th. After birdieing 15 and coming inches from another on 16, she went into the final two holes knowing two birdies were required for victory.

The 20-year-old holed two birdie putts in front of the Augusta patrons and TV cameras to finish on eight-under-par and win the 54-hole competition by one shot. She was one of seven players who finished under par, and the victory guarantees her entry into all of the Women’s Major tournaments in 2024.

Lottie said: “The turning point for me was the par-save on 14. I hooked off the tee and still had 215 in. There was no way of me stopping it on the green but then I holed the putt to stay two back. I knew coming in that there were some good hole locations for me to get at and I managed to hole some nice putts at the end. There was a lot of pressure but I was generally having fun. I had a great caddy with me – my England Golf coach (Steve Robinson) who helped me stay in the moment and I enjoyed it and embraced it.

“I had a lot of my family come and support me but particularly my nan who is 85 and came over from England to watch me – I think she had fun! It means so much to be a part of August National history. I’ve watched this event when I was younger and I’ve always wanted to play in it, but to win it is special.”

Farnham Golf Club general manager Ben Beagley said: “Lottie joined the club when she was seven and was trained by our head professional Luke Bone, who was in Augusta with her. When Lottie led after the first two rounds we told our members we would show the final round at the club on Saturday, and we had a really great turnout. It was great to see so many people watching and cheering Lottie on. Augusta is probably the most iconic course in our sport, and what Lottie has achieved is fantastic. We are really excited to see what she can achieve in the future.”