The youngest player in Solheim Cup history in 2013 and an eight-time team member, Charley Hull is one of the most spectacular and fastest players on the tour.
Who is Charley Hull?
Charley Hull is an English professional golfer, born on March 20, 1996, in Kettering, Northamptonshire. She turned pro in 2013 at age 17, was named Rookie of the Year on the Ladies European Tour that same year, and, a few months later, became the youngest player in history to compete in the Solheim Cup. In 2014, she won the Ladies European Tour Order of Merit, once again becoming the youngest winner.
On the U.S. tour, she won the CME Group Tour Championship in 2016, the Volunteers of America Classic in 2022, and the Kroger Queen City Championship in 2025. In February 2026, she won the PIF Saudi Ladies International—her fifth victory on the Ladies European Tour—and climbed to No. 3 in the world rankings, the highest ranking of her career. She then tied for second place at the 2026 U.S. Women’s Open, one stroke behind Nelly Korda, and won the 2026 Solheim Cup with Team Europe.
Charley Hull's List of Achievements
| Tournament or Record | Result |
|---|---|
| Victories on the LPGA Tour | 3: 2016 CME Group Tour Championship, 2022 Volunteers of America Classic, 2025 Kroger Queen City Championship |
| Victories on the Ladies European Tour | 5, including the 2026 PIF Saudi Ladies International |
| Best Results in Major Tournaments | 5 second-place finishes, including the 2023 and 2026 U.S. Women’s Open and the 2023 and 2025 Women’s Open |
| Solheim Cup | 8 championships, from 2013 to 2026, including European titles in 2013, 2019, 2021, and 2026 |
| Record | Youngest player in Solheim Cup history (2013, at age 17) |
| Ladies European Tour Order of Merit | 2014 winner, youngest winner |
| World Rankings | Ranked 3rd in the world in 2026, her best ranking |
| Olympic Games | 7th place in Rio (2016), competing in Paris (2024) |
Charley Hull's Game
Charley Hull is known for her pace: she plays quickly, without a lengthy pre-shot routine, and trusts her instincts. Her swing is powerful, with a short, compact backswing, a lot of rotation, and plenty of speed on the downswing. She’s one of the longest drivers on the tour, and she likes to take control of the game.
Charley Hull's driver
With her backswing that doesn't go all the way to the horizontal, Charley Hull shows that you don't need a very big swing to hit the ball far. The secret lies in rotation and the coordination of the lower body. This is an interesting tip for amateurs who lack flexibility.
Charley Hull's Short Game
Around the greens, Charley Hull is very creative. She varies her clubs and techniques depending on the situation: a rolling chip, a lob shot, or using the bounce of a wedge. She explains her choices in very simple terms, which makes her advice easy to follow.
Charley Hull at the Solheim Cup
The Solheim Cup is her favorite stage. In 2013, at age 17, she defeated Paula Creamer in singles and helped secure Europe’s victory in the United States. Thirteen years later, at Bernardus in the Netherlands, she won her singles match against Megan Khang and celebrated Europe’s 15–13 victory.
Charley Hull's Lessons on Best Golf Tips
Here’s what’s in store for the Charley Hull lessons we’re preparing: her compact and powerful driver swing, featured on “Me and My Golf”; her technique for playing the same chip shot with three different wedges from a tight lie, changing only the length of her backswing; and her approach to wedge shots toward the flag, explained with Sergio Garcia and Harry Higgs for TaylorMade. Her videos are short and to the point, just like her: little theory, lots of feel. We’ll summarize each lesson, highlighting the key points, common mistakes to avoid, and a simple drill you can try on the driving range or around the putting green.
Charley Hull is already featured in the lesson Wedges around the green: Nelly Korda, Charley Hull, Brooke Henderson. Her other lessons will be summarized soon. In the meantime, explore the topics where she excels: wedge play, pitching, and chipping, driving, speed, power, and distance and rhythm and tempo.
Also check out the profile of Nelly Korda, her opponent in the Solheim Cup, and those of the other champions at the course, such as Laura Davies, another prominent English figure in the Solheim Cup.
Frequently Asked Questions About Charley Hull
How old is Charley Hull?
Charley Hull was born on March 20, 1996, in Kettering, England. She will be 30 years old as of November 3, 2026.
How many tournaments has Charley Hull won on the LPGA Tour?
Three: the 2016 CME Group Tour Championship, the 2022 Volunteers of America Classic, and the 2025 Kroger Queen City Championship.
Has Charley Hull won a major tournament?
Not yet. She has finished second five times in major tournaments, most recently at the 2026 U.S. Women's Open, one stroke behind Nelly Korda.
How many Solheim Cups has Charley Hull played in?
Eight, from 2013 to 2026. She is the youngest player in the tournament's history, having been selected at age 17 in 2013.
Who won the 2026 Solheim Cup?
Europe, 15–13, at Bernardus in the Netherlands, in September 2026. Charley Hull won her singles match against Megan Khang.
What is Charley Hull's highest world ranking?
Third place in the world rankings, achieved in 2026 following her victory at the PIF Saudi Ladies International—the highest ranking ever achieved by an Englishwoman.
