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Charley Hull: Age, Career, Solheim Cup Record and Golf Clubs
Charley Hull is an English LPGA and Ladies European Tour winner who went from the youngest player in Solheim Cup history to one of Team Europe’s most experienced and recognizable competitors.
Who Is Charley Hull?
Charley Hull is a 30-year-old professional golfer from Kettering, England. She turned professional in 2013, has won three LPGA Tour events and five Ladies European Tour titles, reached a career-high world ranking of No. 3 in 2026 and made her eighth consecutive Solheim Cup appearance that year.
Why Charley Hull Stands Out
Charley Hull Quick Facts
| Full name | Charley Esmee Hull |
|---|---|
| Born | March 20, 1996 |
| Age | 30 as of September 11, 2026 |
| From | Kettering, Northamptonshire, England |
| Turned professional | 2013 |
| Tours | LPGA Tour and Ladies European Tour |
| LPGA Tour victories | Three through September 11, 2026 |
| LET victories | Five through September 11, 2026 |
| Career-high world ranking | No. 3 in 2026 |
| Major victories | None through September 11, 2026 |
| 2026 Solheim Cup | Eighth consecutive appearance for Team Europe |
Height, current relationship status and speculative net-worth estimates are intentionally omitted because they were not supported strongly enough by the selected first-party evidence.
Charley Hull’s Professional Career
Hull turned professional in 2013 and made an immediate impact. Five consecutive runner-up finishes on the Ladies European Tour helped establish her as far more than a promising teenager. By the end of that first season, she had earned LET Rookie of the Year honors and represented Europe in the Solheim Cup.
Her first professional victory came at the 2014 Lalla Meryem Cup. Later that year, Hull won the LET Order of Merit at age 18. She added her first LPGA Tour title at the 2016 CME Group Tour Championship, finishing at 19 under to win by two strokes.
After capturing the 2022 Volunteers of America Classic, Hull returned to the LPGA winner’s circle at the 2025 Kroger Queen City Championship. She birdied the final hole and won by one stroke for her third LPGA title.
A Career-Best Ranking in 2026
Hull shot a final-round 65 to win the 2026 PIF Saudi Ladies International by one stroke. The victory was her fifth LET title and helped elevate her to a career-high No. 3 in the women’s world ranking.
Charley Hull’s final-round highlights from her 2026 PIF Saudi Ladies International victory.
Has Charley Hull Won a Major Championship?
Charley Hull had not won a major championship through September 11, 2026. However, she had finished runner-up four times: at the 2016 ANA Inspiration, 2023 U.S. Women’s Open, 2023 AIG Women’s Open and 2025 AIG Women’s Open.
Those finishes make the question more interesting than a simple no. Hull has repeatedly demonstrated that her aggressive style can contend under major-championship pressure, and her rise to world No. 3 reinforced that she remains capable of breaking through.
Charley Hull’s Solheim Cup Record
Hull became the youngest player in Solheim Cup history when she debuted for Europe as a 17-year-old in 2013. She contributed two points during Europe’s first victory on American soil, including a memorable 5-and-4 singles win over Paula Creamer.
Across seven appearances from 2013 through 2024, Hull compiled a 15-9-3 record and earned 16.5 points. Her record included identical 6-3-1 marks in foursomes and fourballs. She entered the 2026 Solheim Cup making her eighth consecutive appearance.
For the 2026 opening foursomes, Europe paired Hull with rookie Lottie Woad against Nelly Korda and Allisen Corpuz. The pairing connected Hull’s extensive match-play experience with one of England’s fastest-rising young players.
The career record above is explicitly the record entering the 2026 competition. This biography does not depend on live scores or match-state updates.
Why Charley Hull Became a Fan Favorite
Hull’s appeal extends beyond her results. She plays quickly, attacks flags and rarely disguises what she is thinking. That directness has made her one of the most recognizable personalities in women’s golf.
A photograph of Hull signing an autograph with a cigarette during the 2024 U.S. Women’s Open became a viral moment. Hull later explained publicly that smoking helped her relax during slow rounds. The habit should not overshadow her golf or be treated as an endorsement; its relevance is that it introduced a much larger audience to her candid personality.
Hull has also publicly discussed being diagnosed with ADHD and learning which situations affect her concentration. Her quick playing rhythm and preference for staying mentally occupied are best understood through her own explanation rather than outside speculation.
Charley Hull discusses her career and ambition to win a major championship.
What Clubs Does Charley Hull Use?
A detailed equipment report dated February 14, 2026 documented a full TaylorMade setup used around Hull’s victory at the PIF Saudi Ladies International. The unusual feature was the absence of a fairway wood: Hull carried 15-degree and 19-degree hybrids instead.
| Category | Documented equipment |
|---|---|
| Driver | TaylorMade Qi4D LS, set to 8° |
| Driver shaft | UST Mamiya Attas 6Star 6 X |
| Hybrids | TaylorMade Qi4D, 15° and 19° |
| Hybrid shafts | UST Mamiya iRod |
| 4-iron | TaylorMade P770 |
| Irons | TaylorMade P7MB, 5-PW |
| Iron shafts | Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 125 S |
| Wedges | TaylorMade MG5, 48°, 54° and 60° |
| Wedge shafts | Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3 120 S |
| Putter | TaylorMade TP Soto |
| Golf ball | TaylorMade TP5x |
| Apparel | Malbon Golf |
| Glove | TaylorMade |
| Shoes | Nike |
This is a February 14, 2026 equipment snapshot—not a claim about a permanent setup or her confirmed Solheim Cup bag. Hull has changed the top end of her bag according to course conditions, and the exact Nike shoe model was not confirmed strongly enough to include.
Charley Hull’s Golf Career
Frequently Asked Questions About Charley Hull
How This Profile Was Verified
This profile was audited on September 11, 2026 using LPGA and Ladies European Tour records, official and contemporary Solheim Cup reporting, major-championship results, Hull’s public interviews and a dated February 2026 equipment report. Rankings, win totals and equipment are date-qualified; live match results, speculative net worth and unverified relationship claims are excluded.