Huang wins PIF London Championship as Hull suffers late collapse
Seventeen-year-old Anna Huang produced a stunning finish to win the PIF London Championship after England’s Charley Hull surrendered a one-shot lead with two holes remaining at Centurion Club.
Huang, from Canada, closed with an eagle on the 18th to finish at 22 under par, two shots clear of Hull and claim her fourth Ladies’ European Tour (LET) title.
Hull appeared to be on course for her 10th professional victory after birdies at the sixth, ninth, 13th, 15th and 16th holes moved her one shot ahead. However, her challenge unravelled on the par-three 17th when she four-putted for a double bogey.
The 30-year-old recovered with a birdie at the final hole for a round of 69, but it was not enough to prevent Huang from securing another title.
“That was probably the most thrilling round of golf of my life, that was crazy, I’m just so shocked,” Huang told the LET website.
“I knew coming down three tough holes was not easy and I tried to focus on each shot because anything can happen in golf and I stayed in my own lane.”
Huang then produced the decisive moment on the final hole, holing for an eagle to complete a remarkable finish.
“I can’t believe I made another eagle. I focused on the putt and made a good stroke, and it went in,” she said.
Huang began the tournament strongly with a six-under 67 in Thursday’s opening round and remained near the top of the leaderboard throughout the week.
Hull, meanwhile, had started with a one-over 74 before responding spectacularly with an 11-under 62on Friday. That round equalled the lowest score in LET history and set a new course record at Centurion Club.
Huang responded with an eight-under 65 on Saturday to establish a three-shot advantage heading into the final round.
Despite Hull’s late charge, Huang remained composed when it mattered most.
“Charley is such a phenomenal player and playing with her in the past two days in the final group has been really cool,” she added. “The crowds have been cheering really loud, so it was really fun to be part of the last group.”
Hull finished second on 20 under, three shots ahead of Singapore’s Shannon Tan, who carded 17 under. Thailand’s Patty Tavatanakit finished fourth on 15 under, while Australia’s Kirsty Bennett was fifth on 14 under.
The victory continues a remarkable rise for Huang, who claimed the first of her four LET victories in September 2025 at the La Sella Open in Spain.
At just 17, her latest triumph further establishes Huang as one of the most exciting young players on the women’s professional golf circuit.
Analysis: Huang’s stunning finish highlights golf’s unforgiving nature
Anna Huang’s victory at the PIF London Championship was a striking demonstration of how quickly fortunes can change in professional golf. At only 17 years old, the Canadian showed remarkable composure to overcome the pressure of a final-round battle with England’s Charley Hull and produce the decisive moment when it mattered most.
The most significant aspect of the tournament was the contrast between Hull’s late collapse and Huang’s ability to remain focused. Hull entered the final two holes with a one-shot advantage after an impressive charge up the leaderboard. Her birdies at the sixth, ninth, 13th, 15th and 16th had appeared to put her in control.
However, the four-putt on the 17th changed everything. A hole that should have been an opportunity to protect her lead instead resulted in a double bogey. In a tournament decided by small margins, that single mistake proved enormously costly.
Huang, by contrast, showed the mentality of a player far beyond her years. Rather than becoming distracted by Hull’s challenge, she concentrated on her own game and finished with an eagle on the 18th. Her comments after the round revealed the mindset behind the victory.
“I tried to focus on each shot because anything can happen in golf and I stayed in my own lane,” Huang said.
That approach was particularly important because the final round contained enormous pressure. Huang had started the day with a three-shot advantage, but Hull’s five birdies between the sixth and 16th holes completely changed the contest.
Huang’s victory also adds another chapter to her rapid development. She had already established herself on the Ladies’ European Tour, winning her first title at the La Sella Open in Spain in September 2025. Winning again at such a young age suggests that her success is becoming more than an isolated achievement.
Her performance at Centurion Club was also built on consistency. After opening with a six-under 67, Huang followed with an eight-under 65 on Saturday to establish her final-round advantage. She ultimately finished at 22 under par, a score that underlined how well she played throughout the tournament.
Hull’s performance, meanwhile, should not be judged solely by the disappointing finish. Her 11-under 62 on Friday equalled the lowest round in LET history and broke the Centurion Club course record. That response after opening with a 74 demonstrated her ability to recover from a difficult start and compete for another major professional title.
Yet the final result illustrates one of golf’s harshest realities: excellence over most of a round can be undone by one poor hole. Hull’s double bogey opened the door, and Huang had the quality and confidence to walk through it.
For Huang, the victory is another important step in what could become a remarkable career. For Hull, it will be a painful reminder of a missed opportunity. But the tournament ultimately belonged to the teenager who kept her composure, trusted her game and finished spectacularly.
At 17, Huang is already proving that she can handle the pressure of professional golf—and this victory suggests she may be only at the beginning of her rise.
Source: PGA Tour
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