Charley Hull, who recently finished as the runner-up at the 2025 AIG Women’s Open, has matched Rory McIlroy’s record for the most major runner-up finishes since 2015, despite still searching for her first major title. Her second-place finish last week at Royal Porthcawl adds to a series of near misses in major golf tournaments over the past decade.
Hull now shares a unique standing with accomplished golfers such as Rory McIlroy, Brooks Koepka, and Justin Rose, each having four runner-up finishes in major events since 2015. Other notable players like Nelly Korda, Lexi Thompson, Soyeon Ryu, Louis Oosthuizen, and Dustin Johnson have recorded three runner-up results in the same period.
What sets Hull apart from this group is that she remains the only player without a major victory since turning professional in 2015. Beyond her recent runner-up at the AIG Women’s Open, she also placed second at the same event in 2023. Additionally, Hull was the joint runner-up at the 2016 Chevron Championship and the 2023 U.S. Women’s Open, underscoring her consistent performances in top-tier competitions.
Performance Analysis of Hull’s Final Round at the 2025 AIG Women’s Open
At the 2025 AIG Women’s Open, Hull completed the tournament with a 9-under par total of 279, tying as runner-up alongside Minami Katsu. Her round-by-round scores illustrated resilience despite a slow start, beginning with a 1-over par 73 in the opening round. Hull bounced back with a 1-under 71 in round two and surged with a 6-under 66 in the third round, putting herself in serious contention. She finished strongly with a 3-under par 69 on the final day.
During the post–tournament press conference, Hull expressed mixed feelings about her performance, acknowledging the narrow margins that defined her finish. Reflecting on the critical moments near the end, she said,
“Yeah, towards the end I didn’t even hit a bad shot on 16. I hit a perfect tee shot, and just the wind didn’t even move it like an inch, like I hit it so pure.”
She further described the disappointment around missed opportunities with the putter in the closing holes:
“It was a bit unfortunate on then 17 missing that putt. I hit a good putt round the line. And then shame about 18 because I had a pretty high chip over the bunker, and I’d done pretty well just to get it there.”
Hull acknowledged the misfortune despite her strong execution, underscoring how finely balanced outcomes can be at the highest level of competition.
Upcoming Opportunities and Future Outlook for Charley Hull
Following another close call in a major championship, Charley Hull aims to convert her consistent high finishes into wins in the coming seasons. The two-time LPGA Tour winner is scheduled to compete next at the PIF London Championship, part of the PIF Global Series, hosted at Centurion Golf Club in London from August 8 to 10. This event offers another chance for Hull to demonstrate her skill and break through her recent pattern of runner-up placements.
Hull’s capacity to remain among the top contenders in major tournaments over the past decade, matching the accomplishments of elite golfers like Rory McIlroy and Brooks Koepka, highlights her status as a persistent and skilled competitor. Her ongoing pursuit of a first major victory will continue to attract attention as she seeks to transform near misses into breakthrough success.