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Hull Secures Fifth Championship with Win in Riyadh

Charley Hull of England claims her fifth Ladies European Tour victory, securing the PIF Saudi Ladies International title by a single stroke after carding a impressive final-round score of 65.

With a total of eight career titles to her name, Charley Hull has established herself as a formidable force in golf, having secured three victories on the LPGA tour.

The final leaderboard for the PIF Saudi Ladies International has been released.

The top of the leaderboard features Charley Hull at -19, followed closely by Casandra Alexander and Akie Iwai, both at -18, while Carlota Ciganda and Hye-Jin Choi are tied at -17.

Other notable finishers include Mimi Rhodes, Inbee Yoon, and Nasa Hataoka, all at -16, as well as Rachel Takeda at -12 and Emma Hamilton and Lauren Walsh at -10.

Charley Hull of England has emerged victorious at the PIF Saudi Ladies International, claiming her fifth title on the Ladies European Tour by a single stroke.

In the final round, the 29-year-old golfer, ranked fifth in the world, made a significant surge, carding six birdies in the last eight holes, including an eagle on the 12th hole and a birdie on the final hole, to finish with a 65.

After setting the pace in the clubhouse, Hull anxiously awaited the outcome, initially tied with Casandra Alexander at 19 under, but Alexander's three-putt on the 17th hole and missed birdie putt on the last sealed her fate.

Alexander, who shot a 68, ultimately tied for second place with Japan's Akie Iwai, while Carlota Ciganda of Spain and Hye-Jin Choi of South Korea finished in a tie for fourth at 17 under.

Mimi Rhodes of England, who had taken the lead after the first round with a 64, finished in a tie for sixth place at 16 under, following a strong final round of 67 at the Riyadh Golf Club.

Hull's victory earned her a prize of $750,000, equivalent to £549,000, marking a triumphant start to the 2026 season, having also won her last LET title on the same course in 2024.

Upon being informed of her win while practicing, Hull responded with relief, stating, "Hooray, at least I can pay my house off now."

Hull reflected on her hard work during the off-season, saying, "It's great to get a result so early on, especially in one of the bigger events on the LET, which feels like a home tournament for me."

Starting the day three strokes behind the leader, Hull made a two-under turn and continued to make her move.

Although she dropped a shot on the 10th hole, Hull quickly regained momentum, picking up four strokes in the next three holes, including a notable 60-foot eagle putt on the par-five 12th.

With additional birdies on the 15th and 18th holes, Hull put pressure on her competitors to match her score.

Akie Iwai, who had briefly shared the lead, suffered a setback with a three-putt bogey on the 17th, leaving her two strokes off the pace.

After Casandra Alexander also bogeyed the 17th, Hull was finally able to celebrate her victory, despite Iwai's birdie on the final hole, which resulted in a 67.

Meanwhile, 24-year-old Mimi Rhodes commenced her bid to secure a spot on the Solheim Cup team in September with an impressive final round, featuring six birdies and only one dropped shot.

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Bishop Richard Moth during his installation Mass as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster. He is smiling as he waves at onlookers. He is dressed in a gold robe and carries a gold crozier (pastoral staff) — Bishop Richard Moth during his installation Mass as the 12th Archbishop of Westminster

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