Charley Hull Wins Third LPGA Title After World No. 1 Four-Putt Error

Charley Hull won the Kroger Queen City Championship in a dramatic finish by capitalizing on world number one Jeeno Thitikul's four-putt bogey on the 18th hole, securing her first LPGA Tour victory since 2022. Hull, who led after 54 holes, held her composure amidst a tense duel and made a clutch two-foot birdie putt on the final hole to finish 20-under par. Thitikul, despite hitting the green in two on the par-5 18th and having multiple short putts for birdie or par, faltered with a series of missed putts, including two from five feet or less, which cost her the chance for a playoff. Hull has battled injuries recently, including a torn ligament in her ankle and a virus, but has shown resilience with strong performances leading up to this win, including a second-place finish at the Aramco Houston Championship. The tournament featured strong competition, with England's Lottie Woad finishing third and Nelly Korda among the contenders. Hull attributed her success to a simple, focused mental approach, emphasizing playing one shot at a time without overthinking.