She nearly won a major. Woad, the 21-year-old who is the top-ranked women's amateur in the world, came close to winning the Amundi Evian Championship in France. She shot an impressive seven-under 64 Sunday at Evian Resort and even led at different points of the round.

The Mark H. McCormack Medal is one of the most heavily weighted accolades in the LPGA Elite Amateur Pathway. Woad secured the honor last August because of her top position in the World Amateur Golf Ranking, earning a whopping four LEAP points along with the honor.