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Hull Shatters Course Record with 62, Hunts Down Leader Huang
Charley Hull Makes History at the PIF London Championship
Welcome to the Centurion Club! Imagine a beautiful golf course in Hertfordshire, England, where the world’s best women golfers are battling it out. Something incredible happened on Friday—let’s break it down like you’re five.
What Happened in Round Two?
The PIF London Championship is a tournament on the Ladies European Tour (LET)—think of it like the Premier League, but for women’s professional golf in Europe. After two days (rounds) of play, the leaderboard is shaking up!
- The Big Story: England’s Charley Hull played the round of her life.
- The Leader: 17-year-old Canadian Anna Huang is sitting pretty at the top.
- The Record Books: Hull didn’t just win the day; she rewrote history.
The Leaderboard (Top Scores After Two Rounds)
In golf, lower scores are better. "Under par" means the player took fewer shots than the course designer expected. A score of -11 is amazing!
| Position | Player | Country | Total Score | What it Means |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Anna Huang | Canada | -11 | Leading by 1 shot |
| 2nd | Charley Hull | England | -10 | Chasing hard, made history |
| 3rd | Lydia Hall | Wales | -8 | Solid play, in the hunt |
| T4th | Kelsey Bennett / Amy Donegan | Aus / Ire | -7 | Tied for 4th |
| T6th | Alice Hewson / Anne van Dam / Shannon Tan | Eng / Ned / Sin | -6 | Pack chasing the leaders |
ELI5 Golf Terms:
- Par: The "expected" number of shots to finish a hole (or the whole course).
- Birdie: 1 shot under par on a single hole (Great!).
- Eagle: 2 shots under par on a single hole (Amazing!).
- Bogey: 1 shot over par (Oops).
- Bogey-Free: A perfect round with zero mistakes!
Charley Hull’s "Easiest 11-Under of My Life"
IMPORTANT: RECORD ALERT!
Charley Hull shot a 62 (11-under-par) on Friday.
- Tied the lowest round EVER in Ladies European Tour history.
- Broke the Centurion Club course record (previously held by Georgia Hall since 2021).
- Joined legends like Karrie Webb and Jessica Korda in the record books.
How She Did It: Step-by-Step
- Rough Start: Hull opened the tournament Thursday with a 74 (2-over par). She was way down the leaderboard.
- The Turnaround: Friday started with a bang—an EAGLE on the very first hole (that’s a 2 on a par 4, or 3 on a par 5!).
- Birdie Parade: She followed that up with NINE birdies (1-under on nine different holes).
- Zero Mistakes: The most impressive stat? Zero bogeys. She didn’t make a single mistake all day.
- The Result: A magical 62. She jumped from the middle of the pack to 2nd place, just one shot behind the leader.
In Her Own Words (The "Tired" Champion)
You’d think a record-breaking round comes when you feel 100%. Not for Hull.
"I have been so tired this week, exhausted from the last couple of weeks… my body is in bits. I’ve got a few ongoing injuries, so I’ve been having a lot of physio." — Charley Hull
- She played the AIG Women’s Open (a Major championship!) just last week.
- She felt "shocked" she played so well while exhausted.
"It felt like the easiest 11-under of my life… I feel like I left a couple of shots out there."
Translation: She thinks she could have scored even lower. Scary for the competition!
Other Stories to Watch
- Anna Huang (The Leader): The 17-year-old Canadian rookie backed up her opening 67 with a steady 68. She admitted to a few "bad mistakes" but is proud to lead a pro event at such a young age.
- Lydia Hall: Sitting 3rd at -8 after a 67. She’s the "local" favorite (Wales is next door to England).
- The Home Crowd: Several English players are right in the mix (Alice Hewson at -6, Ellie Young at -4).
What Happens Next?
- Moving Day (Saturday): Round 3. The course usually gets tougher. Can Hull catch Huang?
- Final Round (Sunday): The pressure cooker. Who handles the nerves best?
- The Weekend Cut: Only the top players (usually top 60 + ties) play the weekend. Many pros have already gone home.
Summary
- Charley Hull made history with a bogey-free 62 (-11), tying the LET all-time scoring record and breaking the Centurion Club course record.
- She did this while admitting she was exhausted and injured after a grueling stretch of golf.
- Anna Huang (17) leads at -11, one shot clear of Hull.
- Lydia Hall is third at -8.
- The stage is set for a thrilling weekend in Hertfordshire!
FAQ: Your Questions Answered
1. What does "PIF" stand for?
PIF stands for the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia. They are the title sponsors of this tournament (and several others in golf right now).
2. What is the "Ladies European Tour" (LET)?
It’s the main professional golf tour for women in Europe. Think of it like the LPGA Tour (which is US-based), but based in Europe. The best players in the world often play on both.
3. Why is shooting a "62" such a big deal?
Professional golfers usually shoot around 70-72 (par). Shooting 10 or 11 shots better than par in a single round is incredibly rare—like a footballer scoring a hat-trick in 20 minutes. Doing it without a single bogey (mistake) makes it almost perfect.
4. Who is Anna Huang?
She is a 17-year-old Canadian golfer. She turned professional recently and is playing in only her fourth LET event. Leading a pro tournament at 17 is a massive "hello world" moment!
5. What does "Moving Day" mean?
In 4-round tournaments, Saturday (Round 3) is nicknamed "Moving Day." This is when players try to "move" up the leaderboard into contention for the win on Sunday. It separates the contenders from the pretenders.
Enjoy the weekend golf!
