The PIF London Championship at the Centurion Club ended in dramatic fashion on Sunday as 17-year-old Anna Huang of Canada clinched her fourth Ladies' European Tour victory, finishing on 22 under par. England’s Charley Hull had held a one-shot lead with two holes remaining but a double bogey at the 17th cost her the title; she finished on 20 under.
Final-round swing decided by late errors and a stunning finish
Huang entered the final round with a three-shot cushion after carding an eight-under 65 on Saturday. Hull, who had recovered from an opening 74 to post an 11-under 62 on Friday — a score that equalled the lowest round in LET history and set a new course record at Centurion — staged a remarkable comeback through the middle of the last day.
Birdies at the 6th, 9th, 13th, 15th and 16th holes moved Hull into a one-shot lead, but the momentum shifted on the par-three 17th when she four-putted for a double bogey, handing the advantage back to Huang. The Canadian then sealed the title with an eagle on the 18th, leaving Hull to finish with a closing 69.
"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 after the win that she had tried to "focus on each shot because anything can happen in golf" and said she was still in disbelief after making another eagle to secure victory. She added that playing alongside Hull in the closing groups had been "really cool" and that the enthusiastic crowds had made the finale memorable.
How the leaderboard finished
The top of the leaderboard read as follows:
| Position | Player (nationality) | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anna Huang (Can) | -22 |
| 2 | Charley Hull (Eng) | -20 |
| 3 | Shannon Tan (Sin) | -17 |
| 4 | Patty Tavatanakit (Tha) | -15 |
| 5 | Kellie Bennett (Aus) | -14 |
Local reaction and context
The Centurion Club, near St Albans, provided a stage for both a young prodigy and a hometown favourite. Hull’s course-record-equalling 62 on Friday had firmly put her in contention and galvanized local support. On the final day, many spectators followed the tight contest between the two players in the final group, creating an electric atmosphere as the leaderboard tightened.
- Huang’s tournament featured rounds of 67, 65 and a closing performance that turned pressure into a decisive eagle.
- Hull’s revival was built on an extraordinary second-round 62, but the double bogey on 17 proved costly.
- Notable performances included Shannon Tan finishing third on 17 under and Patty Tavatanakit fourth on 15 under.
For local golf fans, the result underlined the unpredictable nature of match play at this level: momentum swung quickly between the two leaders and small mistakes had large consequences. The Centurion layout, which has repeatedly tested the LET field, played its part in producing a memorable finish.
Implications for the LET and the players
Huang’s triumph marks another milestone in a rapid ascent on the Ladies' European Tour. At 17, the Canadian is already collecting titles and will now carry momentum into the remainder of the season. For Hull, the week was a reminder of both how quickly a comeback can be built and how fragile a lead can be under intense final-round pressure.
Beyond individual honours, the tournament delivered a strong spectator spectacle for the region. Fans who attended at Centurion saw examples of elite shotmaking, course management and dramatic swings; those factors are likely to draw interest to upcoming LET events in the UK.
As the tour moves on from St Albans, both players will reflect on different lessons: Huang on composure and finishing under pressure; Hull on the fine margins that separate victory from defeat. Either way, the PIF London Championship provided a compelling chapter in this season’s LET story.
Report filed from the Centurion Club, near St Albans.
