England’s golf sensation Charley Hull delivered a masterclass in competitive resilience at the Riyadh Golf Club, mounting a spectacular final-round charge to seize the 2026 PIF Saudi Ladies International championship. The world number five began Sunday’s action three strokes off the pace but unleashed a breathtaking 65 (-7) performance to finish at 19-under-par, securing her fifth Ladies European Tour title by a single stroke.
Hull’s victory was forged through exceptional back-nine brilliance where she played her final seven holes in six-under-par. After turning at two-under through nine holes, the Solheim Cup star overcame a bogey on the 10th with an explosive sequence of birdie-eagle-birdie across holes 11-13, followed by additional birdies on the 15th and 18th.
“This feels absolutely incredible,” Hull exclaimed afterward. “The round progressed so rapidly today. My boyfriend actually predicted this scenario last night – he knows I thrive when chasing. This course has matured beautifully and presents a wonderful challenge with its thickening grass and evolving complexity.”
The champion revealed an unusual mid-round boost: “After nine holes, I visited the restroom and had some mashed potatoes. Whether that provided the extra energy or not, it certainly worked! As a Golf Saudi ambassador, winning this sponsor’s home event carries special significance.”
South Africa’s Casandra Alexander and Japan’s Akie Iwai shared runner-up honors at 18-under-par after strong final-round performances. Alexander’s hopes were dashed by a late bogey on the 17th, while Iwai’s aggressive approach yielded seven birdies despite two bogeys.
Spain’s Carlota Ciganda and Korea’s Hye-Jin Choi finished tied for fourth at 17-under-par, with England’s Mimi Rhodes, Korea’s Ina Yoon and Japan’s Nasa Hataoka one stroke further back in a tightly contested leaderboard.
With this victory, Hull assumes the LET Order of Merit lead with 500 points, ahead of Alexander (275) and Ciganda (162.50). The win comes as Hull completes house renovations, with the champion already ensuring her new trophy will have designated display space. The Ladies European Tour now pauses briefly before commencing a four-event Australian swing starting with the Ford Women’s NSW Open.