Heswall’s Lucy Jamieson has won the women’s R&A Student Tour Series – Portugal (STS) title.
The University of St Andrews student shot a one-under-par final round 71 at Troia Golf Club to secure victory.
Under-par scores are rare on the Robert Trent Jones Senior-designed course, one of the toughest in mainland Europe. However, Jamieson dominated, securing her fourth STS event win—and second at Troia—by five shots over teammate Judy Joo.
Final Round Performance
Jamieson’s closing 71 was the low round of the week, giving her a two-over 218 total.
Starting the final round with a three-shot lead, she saw it cut to one stroke after a Joo birdie on the first and a Jamieson bogey on the second due to a three-putt. Rather than focusing on the leaderboard, she employed a three-hole strategy to maintain control.
“It got quite close at the start of the round,” said Jamieson, who will soon graduate with a master’s degree in chemistry.
“I birdied four and five and that settled me down, but I was just playing the course in threes: trying to play every three holes in level par. I use that tactic a lot, especially if I’m leading an event, because I don’t want to get too focused on the difference between myself and my playing companion. I knew if I could shoot level every three holes then Judy was going to have to chase me, which is so hard to do around here.”
Weather Advantage & Emotional Victory
Jamieson’s chances improved when rain arrived during her round, as she thrives in tough weather conditions.
“I was quite happy when the rain began because I felt it played into my hands. Rain doesn’t faze me the way it does other players,” she said.
Her first experience at Troia resulted in rounds of 76, 81, and 87, finishing 16 shots behind the winner. When she won in 2023, she finished 12-over.
“I was relatively emotional at the end with my teammates just because I was so happy to win in my last student event at Troia. To win my fourth STS tournament is so satisfying. And to finally shoot under par in my last round here is just as satisfying.”
