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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American agent Casey Wasserman is expected to divest his talent company following the release of documents in the US that link him to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

This week, several high-profile clients, including singer Chappell Roan, parted ways with Wasserman's firm after it was revealed that he had traveled on Epstein's private plane and exchanged emails with Maxwell in 2003.

According to US media reports, Wasserman informed his employees that he had become a "distraction" and announced his intention to sell the prominent LA-based agency.

The 51-year-old agent, who has also faced calls to step down as chair of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, had previously stated that he had no "personal or business relationship" with Epstein.

In a memo published on Friday, as reported by the Wall Street Journal, Wasserman expressed regret, stating, "I'm deeply sorry that my past personal mistakes have caused you so much discomfort."

He further acknowledged that his actions had impacted his colleagues and clients, saying, "It's not fair to you, and it's not fair to the clients and partners we represent so vigorously and care so deeply about."

Wasserman has expressed deep regret over his past interactions with Maxwell, who is currently serving a 20-year prison sentence for her role in facilitating the sexual abuse of teenage girls by Epstein.

He clarified that his email exchanges with Maxwell took place over two decades ago, prior to the discovery of her involvement in Epstein's crimes.

Although Wasserman's name appears in the documents related to Epstein, he has not been accused of any wrongdoing by Epstein's victims, and his inclusion in the files does not imply any criminal activity.

Earlier this week, the organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, LA28, announced that Wasserman would retain his position as chairman after a review of his past interactions with Maxwell.

The investigation found that Wasserman's relationship with Maxwell was limited to the previously documented email exchanges, and that he had fully cooperated with the inquiry.

In a statement, the LA28 board explained that Wasserman and his then-wife had flown on Epstein's plane to Africa in 2003 as part of a humanitarian mission organized by the Clinton Foundation.

The board noted that this trip took place before Wasserman or the public were aware of Epstein and Maxwell's crimes.

According to the statement, Wasserman's only interaction with Epstein was the aforementioned flight, after which he exchanged emails with Maxwell.

In recent days, several notable figures have severed ties with Wasserman's agency.

On Tuesday, singer Chappell Roan took to Instagram to announce that she would no longer be working with Wasserman.

Roan stated, "No artist, agent, or employee should ever be expected to defend or overlook actions that conflict so deeply with our own moral values."

While Roan's statement did not explicitly mention the documents related to Epstein, it conveyed her decision to part ways with Wasserman's agency.

Former US football player Abby Wambach also announced her departure from the agency, citing her values and intuition, saying, "I know what I know, and I am following my gut and values. I will not participate in any business arrangement under his leadership."