Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Charley Hull

How Charley Hull built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Charley Hull is a successful English professional golfer. She has achieved victories on both the Ladies European Tour (LET) and the LPGA Tour, marking her as a prominent figure in the world of professional golf.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

July 2008: Won English Girls Under-13 Title

In July 2008, Charley Hull won the English Girls under-13 title, showcasing her early talent and potential in golf.

March 2010: Won Leveret at Formby Ladies

In March 2010, Charley Hull won the Leveret at Formby Ladies, marking another achievement in her amateur career.

January 2011: Won Jones-Doherty Match-Play Championship

In January 2011, Charley Hull won the Jones-Doherty match-play Championship in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, adding to her list of amateur victories.

May 2011: Won Welsh Women's Open Stroke Play Championship

In May 2011, Charley Hull won the Welsh Women's Open Stroke Play Championship, further establishing her reputation as a top amateur golfer.

2011: Selected for Junior Solheim Cup

In 2011, Charley Hull was selected by Europe for the Junior Solheim Cup team, marking a significant achievement in her amateur career.

January 2012: Victory at the Harder Hall Invitational

In January 2012, Charley Hull secured victory at the Harder Hall Invitational in Florida, winning with a two-stroke margin over Ariya Jutanugarn.

2012: Selected for Curtis Cup

In 2012, Charley Hull was selected by Great Britain and Ireland for the Curtis Cup, further highlighting her success as an amateur golfer.

January 2013: Turned Professional

On January 1, 2013, Charley Hull officially turned professional, marking the beginning of her career in professional golf.

March 2013: Professional Debut at Lalla Meryem Cup

In March 2013, Charley Hull made her professional debut at the Lalla Meryem Cup in Agadir, Morocco, where she finished T2nd.

August 2013: Selected for European Solheim Cup Team

In August 2013, Charley Hull was selected by European Solheim Cup captain Liselotte Neumann to compete in the 2013 Solheim Cup, becoming the youngest person ever to play in the tournament.

2013: Finished Sixth on LET Order of Merit and Awarded LET Rookie of the Year

In 2013, Charley Hull finished sixth on the Ladies European Tour's Order of Merit and was awarded the 2013 LET Rookie of the Year award.

2013: Turned Professional and Named LET Rookie of the Year

In 2013, Charley Hull turned professional and had ten top-10 finishes. She debuted at the Solheim Cup and was named LET Rookie of the Year.

March 2014: Won First Professional Title at Lalla Meryem Cup

On March 16, 2014, Charley Hull won her first professional title in Morocco at the Lalla Meryem Cup, securing the victory in a playoff.

2014: Planned Schedule Division Between LET and LPGA Tour

At the end of 2013, Charley Hull announced plans to divide her 2014 schedule between the Ladies European Tour and the LPGA Tour in the United States.

2014: Won Lalla Meryem Cup and LET Order of Merit

In 2014, Charley Hull won her first Ladies European Tour title at the Lalla Meryem Cup. She also won the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit at the end of the year, marking a successful season.

2015: Played in Solheim Cup and Improved LPGA Ranking

In 2015, Charley Hull played in the Solheim Cup, where Europe lost to USA and she improved her ranking on the LPGA Tour, allowing her to play full-time.

2016: Finished Runner-Up at ANA Inspiration

In 2016, Charley Hull finished as runner-up at the ANA Inspiration, marking one of her three runner-up finishes in major tournaments.

2016: Runner-Up at ANA Inspiration, Competed in Olympics and Won CME Group Tour Championship

In 2016, Charley Hull finished runner-up at the ANA Inspiration, competed for Great Britain at the Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, and won the CME Group Tour Championship in Naples, Florida.

2016: Won First LPGA Title

In 2016, Charley Hull secured her first LPGA title at the Tour Championship, marking a significant milestone in her professional career.

2017: Recurrence of Wrist Injury and Participation in Solheim Cup

In 2017, Charley Hull experienced a recurrence of a wrist injury, impacting her performance in majors, and she participated in the Solheim Cup, finishing with a 1–1–1 record.

2018: Multiple Top-10 Major Finishes and Runner-Up at KEB Hana Bank Championship

In 2018, Charley Hull achieved multiple top-10 finishes in major championships, including T6th at the ANA Inspiration and Women's PGA Championship, and finished runner-up at the KEB Hana Bank Championship.

January 2019: Won Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open

On January 12, 2019, Charley Hull won the Fatima Bint Mubarak Ladies Open at the Saadiyat Beach Golf Club in Abu Dhabi.

2019: Won Ladies European Tour Title

In 2019, Charley Hull won another Ladies European Tour title, adding to her list of professional achievements.

June 2020: Won Rose Ladies Series Event

In June 2020, Charley Hull won the opening event of the Rose Ladies Series in the United Kingdom, during a suspension of major golf tours due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Solheim Cup Triumph

In 2021, Charley Hull contributed to the European team's 15-13 victory over the USA in the Solheim Cup at the Inverness Club, Toledo, Ohio. She secured two points for Europe playing alongside Emily Kristine Pedersen, winning both her day one foursomes match against Lexi Thompson and Brittany Altomare, and her day two fourballs match against Danielle Kang and Austin Ernst. She also won her third title on the Ladies European Tour at the Aramco team Series-New York event in October.

2021: Won Ladies European Tour Title

In 2021, Charley Hull secured another Ladies European Tour title, further solidifying her presence on the tour.

2022: Victory at the Volunteers of America Classic

In 2022, Charley Hull finished T3rd at the Evian Championship and went on to win the Volunteers of America Classic in Texas, marking her first LPGA Tour victory in six years. She shot a seven-under-par round on the final day, finishing eighteen-under-par overall. In November 2022, she was defeated in a playoff by Chiara Noja at the Aramco Team Series-Jeddah.

2022: Won Volunteers of America Classic

In 2022, Charley Hull won her second LPGA title at the Volunteers of America Classic, adding another victory to her career achievements.

2022: Victory at Aramco Team Series event in Riyadh and Criticism of Slow Play

In November 2022, Charley Hull triumphed in the Aramco Team Series event in Riyadh, securing her first victory since 2022 by three strokes. She then finished T2nd at The ANNIKA. After the tournament, Hull was critical of slow play by several of her fellow professionals, and called for punishments.

2023: Runner-up Finishes at U.S. Women's Open and Women's British Open

In 2023, Charley Hull had runner-up finishes at both the U.S. Women's Open and the Women's British Open.

2023: Second Place Finishes and Solheim Cup

In 2023, Charley Hull secured several second-place finishes, including at the Tournament of Champions, the U.S. Women's Open, the Aramco Team Series-London, the Women's British Open, and the Kroger Queen City Championship, where she lost a playoff to Minjee Lee. She also participated in the 2023 Solheim Cup, finishing with a 1–2–0 record as Europe retained the trophy.

2024: 2024 Season Highlights

In 2024, Charley Hull finished T2nd at the Aramco Team Series-Tampa. She was selected by Great Britain for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, eventually finishing T27th. Hull competed for Europe in the 2024 Solheim Cup, winning three of her five matches, but could not prevent USA securing the overall victory, finishing the event with a 3–2–0 record.