Charley Hull dramatically vaulted up the standings at the PIF London Championship following an extraordinary second‑round performance of 62 at the Centurion Club, a score that not only eclipsed the previous course record but also placed her among the elite few to post an 11‑under‑par round on the Ladies European Tour (LET). Going into day two, Canada’s rising star Anna Huang held the outright lead after posting a solid 68 in the opening round. Hull, who had stumbled with a 74 on the first day, was now just a single stroke behind the Canadian, having erased her early deficit with a flawless round that featured no bogeys and a cascade of birdies and eagles. Hull’s 62 was particularly notable because it shattered the benchmark set by fellow Englishwoman Georgia Hall in 2021.
The new mark ties the LET’s all‑time low round, a distinction previously shared by the likes of Haeran Ryu, Jessica Korda, Alison Lee and Karrie Webb. By matching this historic figure, Hull has cemented her place in the tournament’s record books and signaled that she is a serious contender for the title. The round began with a bang as Hull opened the front nine with an eagle on the first hole, immediately setting a tone of aggressive play. She then proceeded to string together three consecutive birdies on holes four, five and six, and added another birdie on the ninth, leaving the turn at six under par.
The momentum continued on the back nine, where she recorded birdies on the 10th, 13th, 15th and 17th holes, before finishing with a birdie on the 18th to close out the round at 11 under. “It felt like the easiest 11 under of my life,” Hull said after the round, still visibly surprised by the result. “I was exhausted coming into the day – the AIG Women’s Open was just last week and I’ve been dealing with a few lingering injuries. I even left a couple of shots out there on purpose because I thought I could push it even further tomorrow.” Her comments underscored the resilience she displayed despite fatigue and minor physical setbacks.
The leaderboard after the second round featured a mix of seasoned professionals and promising youngsters. Huang, now 17, maintained her lead with a 68, which included two eagles on the ninth and eighteenth holes, four birdies, and three bogeys, bringing her total to 11 under par. Wales’ Lydia Hall held third place at eight under after a 67 that featured a spectacular chip‑in eagle, seven birdies, a bogey and a double‑bogey.
Australian Kelsey Bennett and Irish rookie Aine Donegan shared fourth place at seven under, while England’s Alice Hewson, the Netherlands’ Anne Van Dam, Singapore’s Shannon Tan, Austria’s Emma Spitz and Spain’s Luna Sobron Galmes rounded out the top ten. Hull’s surge to solo second place at 10 under demonstrates how quickly fortunes can change on a golf course when a player finds a rhythm and capitalizes on every scoring opportunity. Her performance also highlights the depth of talent on the LET, where multiple players are capable of posting sub‑70 rounds and challenging for tournament victories. The third round is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m.
on Saturday and will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf, offering fans a chance to watch Hull attempt to close the gap on Huang and possibly overtake her for the lead. The tournament, which is part of the 2025 LET schedule, continues to attract attention not only for the high level of play but also for its role in promoting women’s golf across the UK and Europe. Beyond the competition, the event serves as a reminder of the growing accessibility of golf. The Centurion Club’s facilities, including a newly upgraded video player that works best in Chrome, aim to enhance the viewing experience for remote audiences.
Additionally, the tournament’s partnership with local courses offers opportunities for fans to book tee times at over 1,700 courses throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland, encouraging greater participation in the sport. In summary, Charley Hull’s record‑tying 62 has not only propelled her up the leaderboard but also reaffirmed her status as one of the LET’s most exciting talents.
With a day’s rest and the chance to fine‑tune her game, she will look to build on this momentum and challenge the young Canadian prodigy for the championship crown. The upcoming round promises further drama, as the field of seasoned veterans and emerging stars continues to battle for the top spot at the PIF London Championship.