Charley Hull dramatically vaulted up the standings at the PIF London Championship after delivering a stunning 62 in the second round at the Centurion Club, a score that not only set a new course record but also placed her among the elite performances on the Ladies European Tour (LET). Going into day two, Canada's rising star Anna Huang held the top spot on the leaderboard, but Hull's flawless round narrowed the gap to just a single stroke, erasing the 74 she posted in the opening round. Hull, representing England, turned in a flawless, bogey‑free 62, eclipsing the previous best of 63 set by fellow Englishwoman Georgia Hall back in 2021. Her 11‑under‑par round also matched the lowest round ever recorded on the LET, joining the ranks of players such as Haeran Ryu, Jessica Korda, Alison Lee and Karrie Webb who have previously achieved that benchmark.
The five‑time LET winner began her round with a dramatic eagle on the first hole, instantly setting a tone of aggressive play. She then proceeded to string together three consecutive birdies on holes four, five and six, followed by another birdie on the ninth, taking her to six under par at the turn. Hull continued her on‑fire performance with additional birdies on the 10th, 13th, 15th and 17th holes, before sealing the day with a final birdie on the 18th. The cumulative effect was an 11‑under‑par total that vaulted her into solo second place at ten under par overall.
When asked about her extraordinary round, Hull admitted she was surprised by the ease with which she shot the low score. "It was really good, I shot 11 under and I actually left a couple of shots out there coming in. I know that sounds pretty crazy but it was a fun day," she said, smiling.
Hull also revealed that she had been battling fatigue and lingering injuries in the days leading up to the tournament. "I have been so tired this week, exhausted from the last couple of weeks especially after the AIG Women's Open last week.
I feel pretty tired and my body is in bits. I have got a few ongoing injuries, so I've been having a lot of physio.
I'm quite shocked that I've shot 11 under today because I felt so tired this morning. It felt like the easiest 11 under of my life. I'm standing here right now feeling like I left a couple of shots out there and I want to go and see if I can improve it tomorrow [Saturday]." Meanwhile, three‑time LET winner Anna Huang continued to lead after posting a solid 68, which kept her at 11 under par overall.
The 17‑year‑old Canadian demonstrated her power game with two eagles on the ninth and eighteenth holes, complemented by four birdies and three bogeys. Her consistency kept her perched at the top of the leaderboard heading into the tournament's midway point. Wales' Lydia Hall occupied the third position with a round of 67, highlighted by a spectacular chip‑in eagle, seven birdies, a single bogey and a double bogey, leaving her at eight under par. Australian Kelsey Bennett and Ireland's Aine Donegan shared fourth place, each standing at seven under after Bennett posted a 71 that featured three birdies and one bogey following her opening‑round 68.
Further down the field, Singapore's Shannon Tan, the Netherlands' Anne Van Dam, and England's Alice Hewson were tied for sixth place at six under par. Austria's Emma Spitz and Spain's Luna Sobron Galmes rounded out the top ten, both sitting at five under.
The third round is scheduled to commence 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 claim the lead. Golf enthusiasts can also take advantage of promotional offers to book a round at any of the 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland, ensuring they stay connected to the sport beyond the tournament. Overall, Hull's performance at the Centurion Club not only showcases her resilience in the face of physical fatigue but also underscores her capacity to produce world‑class golf under pressure.
By equalling the LET’s lowest‑round record and breaking the course benchmark, she has cemented her place among the tour’s most formidable competitors and set the stage for an exciting final round. The tournament narrative now centers on whether Hull can sustain her momentum and overtake Huang, or if the Canadian prodigy will defend her lead with another stellar round.
Either way, spectators can expect a thrilling climax to the PIF London Championship.