Former major champion explains why Charley Hull can still win a major
BELLEAIR, FL - NOVEMBER 13: LPGA, Golf Damen golfer Charley Hull walks the 9th hole during The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican on November 13, 2025, at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire GOLF: NOV 13 LPGA The ANNIKA EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon251113105
BELLEAIR, FL - NOVEMBER 13: LPGA, Golf Damen golfer Charley Hull walks the 9th hole during The Annika driven by Gainbridge at Pelican on November 13, 2025, at the Pelican Golf Club in Belleair, Florida. Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire GOLF: NOV 13 LPGA The ANNIKA EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon251113105
A major title continues to elude World No. 5 Charley Hull despite several close calls on golf’s biggest stages.
At just 30, Hull has already racked up five runner-up finishes at major championships but has failed to cross the line. The repeated near-misses have raised questions about when she will finally break through and claim her first major crown.
Former major champion Georgia Hall believes it’s only a matter of time before Hull ends her drought.
“She’s done so well, and obviously, five runner-up finishes at the majors would hurt, and I’ve read that it does, but I think she’s such an awesome player. I think that she can win anywhere, and obviously she’s in great form as well, and being really close to her is like I’m willing her to win a major,” Hall said on the Sky Sports Golf Podcast.
Jun 7, 2026; Pacific Palisades, California, USA; Charley Hull prepares to hit tee shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Jun 7, 2026; Pacific Palisades, California, USA; Charley Hull prepares to hit tee shot from the fourth tee during the final round of the U.S. Women's Open golf tournament at Riviera Country Club. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Hull’s latest heartbreak came at last month’s US Women’s Open. She finished tied for 2nd at Riviera, one stroke behind Nelly Korda. Back at the 2023 US Women’s Open, the same fate befell her.
Last year, Hull finished tied for second at the AIG Women's Open, two strokes behind the winner.
“She’s definitely close, and I think she should be very proud of herself, because she’s doing so well. It will come, just be patient,” Hall added on the Podcast.
Recently, Hull missed the cut at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. Her next opportunity will come at the AIG Women’s Open.
Hull herself recently opened up about the disappointment of another runner-up finish at the US Women’s Open.
Hull after missing out on the US Women’s Open
Hull had a poor start at Riviera but recovered with a pin-hunting approach that put her right back into contention.
“It's just frustrating. Another second place. I think that's five second place finishes I've had in majors now. So, yeah, it's pretty annoying, but I played really well the last day.” Hull said in an interview at the U.S. Women's Open as accessed by ASAPText.
With rounds of 65 and 67, Hull produced a remarkable late charge. The 30-year-old even held the lead at one point on Sunday. Despite the heartbreaks, Hull expressed her love for the majors.
“But I just love playing in the majors. Like I pretty much only get up for the major, it's really weird. I just love playing in majors. Like if it's a normal week-to-week, I struggle sometimes getting, like, the motivation,” she added.
The three-time LPGA winner has to count on her patience as she continues the search for her first major title.
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Written by
Avishek Sarkar
Edited by
Pulkit Prabhav