Charley Hull: Player Profile

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Aug 20, 2023

Who is Charley Hull?

Charley Hull is one of the biggest characters in the women’s game, having been a star from a very young age through both the amateur and professional circuits.

She showed her abilities from a young age, winning a significant 18-hole competition at Turnberry at the age of of just 9. She went on to reach the top three in the World Amateur Golf Rankings and played on the GB&I Curtis Cup team in 2012.

Hull turned professional at the start of 2013, and recorded five straight runner-up finishes on the Ladies European Tour. She was rewarded with the LET Rookie of the Year award, before then winning both the Order of Merit and Player of the Year in 2014. She has six professional titles, and three runner-up finishes in the major championships.

In 2013, Hull made history in the Solheim Cup, as she became the youngest player to ever feature in the bi-ennial tournament. She was just 17 years of age when she made her debut at the Colorado Golf Club, with her two points helping Europe to a first victory on American soil. She has not missed a Solheim Cup since, with her sixth appearance coming in the 2023 edition.

Charley Hull | An Overview

Personal Information

Name: Charley Esmee Hull
Born: March 20, 1996
Nationality: England
Residence: Kettering, England

Career

Turned Pro: 2013
Professional Wins: 6
Highest World Ranking: 8 – September 11, 2023

Best Results In Majors

Best Finishes:
– Chevron Championship – T2 (2016)
– Women’s PGA Championship – T6 (2018)
– US Women’s Open – T2 (2023)
– Evian Championship – T3 (2022)
– AIG Women’s Open – 2nd (2023)

Professional Wins – 6

2014 (1) – Lalla Maryem Cup
2016 (1) – CME Group Tour Championship
2019 (1) – Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open
2020 (1) – Rose Ladies Series 1
2021 (1) – Aramco Team Series – New York
2022 (1) – Volunteers of America Classic

Achievements and Awards

Ladies European Tour Rookie of the Year – 2013
Best International Newcomer, SJA British Sports Awards – 2013
Ladies European Tour Order of Merit Winner – 2014
Ladies European Tour Player of the Year – 2014

Charley Hull | What’s In Her Bag?

Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (8°; Attas Rockstar 6X shaft)
Fairway Woods: TaylorMade Stealth Plus (15°; Mitsubishi Tensei Blue 70S shaft)
Hybrids: TaylorMade SIM MAX (19°; UST iROD 85 S shaft)
Irons: TaylorMade P7MB (4-PW; Project X 6.5 shafts)
Wedges: TaylorMade Milled Grind 3 (50°-SB, 54°-SB, 60°-LB; Modus Tour 120S shafts)
Putter: TaylorMade Soto TP Hydro Blast Putter
Ball: TaylorMade TP5x

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Charley Hull

When and where was Charley Hull born?

Charley Hull was born in Kettering, England on March 20, 1996. She began playing golf at the age of just 2, and left school to be homeschooled at 13, focussing on playing in amateur golf tournaments.

When did Charley Hull turn professional?

Hull turned professional at the start of 2013, and began her career with a run of five consecutive runner-up finishes on the Ladies European Tour. She finished 6th on the Order of Merit that year, earning the LET Rookie of the Year Award.

How many professional titles has Charley Hull won?

As of September 2023, Hull has won six times around the world, including twice on the LPGA Tour and three times on the Ladies European Tour. Her first title came in 2014 at the Lalla Maryem Cup with her first LPGA Tour title coming at the season-ending CME Group Tour Championship two years later.

Did you Know?

Youngest Solheim Star

Charley Hull made history at the 2013 Solheim Cup, as she became the youngest player to ever play in the competition. She was just 17-years-old when she was picked by captain Liselotte Neumann, and she added two points to the European cause.

Winning at Turnberry Before 10

When she was just 9, Hull won a significant 18-hole handicap event against adults at Turnberry. She won with a score of 28 stableford points, playing off a handicap of 26. That would soon come down.

Three-Time Major Runner-Up

Hull is yet to win a major championship, but she has finished runner-up on three separate occasions. The first came at the Chevron Championship in 2016, before she finished 2nd at both the US Women’s Open and AIG Women’s Open in 2023. In total, the Englishwoman has nine top-10 finishes in the majors.