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Charley Hull Claims Fifth LET Title in Saudi Ladies International Thriller

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Charley Hull secured her fifth European Tour title and third LET victory at the PIF Saudi Ladies International, winning by one shot after a dramatic final round. The 29-year-old English golfer closed with a seven-under 65, including an eagle on the 12th and birdie at the final hole, to overtake Casandra Alexander. Hull’s six-shot comeback in the last eight holes—highlighted by a 60-foot eagle putt—cemented her dominance, while Alexander’s late three-putt and missed birdie sealed Hull’s victory.

The tournament, kicking off the 2026 LET season, saw Hull start three shots back but surge ahead with four consecutive birdies from the 10th hole onward. Her $750,000 winner’s prize marked a strong season opener, echoing her 2024 triumph at the same Riyadh course. Hull, who joked about using the win to "pay off my house," emphasized her off-season efforts: "It’s one of the bigger events on the LET and kind of a home event for me."

Hull’s Solheim Cup aspirations received a boost as she carded a 67, including six birdies, to tie for sixth. Meanwhile, Japan’s Akie Iwai and South Africa’s Alexander finished T2 at 18-under, while Spain’s Carlota Ciganda and South Korea’s Hye-Jin Choi shared fourth. The event underscored Hull’s form as she aims to build on her world No. 5 ranking.

Key entities: PIF Saudi Ladies International ($750,000 prize), Charley Hull (world No. 5), Riyadh Golf Club (venue of her 2024 win). Stats: Hull’s 65 final round (7-under), Alexander’s 68 (T2), Iwai’s bogey on 17th. Context: Hull’s fifth European title and third LET win this season; significance as a season-opening event for the 2026 campaign.