Charley Hull's bid for glory at the AIG Women's Open got off to a slow start during the final day, but she electrified her round and the home crowds by holing out from the sand for a thrilling eagle.
England's Hull slumped to bogeys on the third and fourth at Walton Heath and, with Lilia Vu firing pars and birdies, the American was grabbing control at the top of the leaderboard.
However, Hull got back to level par for her round in sensational fashion at the par-5 11th when, after her second found a green side bunker at the front left, she was able to hole the shot from an incredibly difficult lie.
Eagle for Charley Hull!! 🦅A world class bunker shot 🏝 pic.twitter.com/AEB4JrWo9XAugust 13, 2023
About two feet from the face, Hull's caddie, Adam Woodward, was heard advising her that she would do well to splash out to 15 feet. Hull though was on the charge and, as she struck her shot, it landed well short of the hole but kept running straight into the cup. Certainly it thrilled the crowd and broadcast team covering the live action.
Beginning the round, Hull started in a share of the lead with Vu, with the Englishwoman enjoying plenty of home support as she bids to emulate compatriot Georgia Hall, who won the AIG Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes in 2018.
Speaking after her third round 68, Hull said: "It would be unbelievable. What Georgia did in 2018, to do that again would be unreal. But one step at a time and just go out there and have fun.
"It is good. There are so many crowds and it's nice to have home support. I just feel excited and comfortable and just really enjoying it. Golf is a game. It's a sport and you play it because it's fun, and I just enjoy it. Good or bad, I love it."
-
US Open Betting Tips And Odds: Final Round PicksWho are we picking to win the 2025 US Open?
-
LIV Golf Carlos Ortiz Said He ‘Deserved’ To Be At US Open… A Year On And He’s Contending To Win ItA year ago, Carlos Ortiz claimed he warranted a place in the US Open field - now, he's in the mix to take the title at Oakmont
-
When Did An Amateur Golfer Last Win A Major Championship?It has been almost a century since an amateur last won a Major in the men's game while one female amateur tasted Major success slightly more recently...
-
Asterisk Talley Withdraws From Women’s Amateur Championship After Suffering Broken ToeAmateur World No.16 Asterisk Talley has been forced to withdraw from the The 122nd Women’s Amateur Championship, revealing she has broken her toe
-
Meijer LPGA Classic Prize Money Payout 2025The latest event on the LPGA Tour comes from Michigan, where Lilia Vu defends her title and the chance to claim a big first prize
-
Nelly Korda Joins Illustrious Club After Recording 100th Week As World No.1Despite narrowly missing out on the US Women's Open title, Nelly Korda has achieved 100 career weeks at the top of the Rolex Rankings - cementing her place as the best in the business right now
-
LPGA ShopRite Classic Payout 2025Linnea Storm looks to defend her title at Seaview as the LPGA Tour returns following the second Major of the year
-
Maja Stark Holds Off Nelly Korda To Claim Maiden Major At US Women's OpenMaja Stark held off Nelly Korda and Rio Takeda to claim the US Women's Open and her first Major title
-
'Before You Make Assumptions, Make Sure You Get All The Facts Right Before Basing It On Pictures And Little Clips' - Lexi Thompson Responds To US Women's Open Slow Play CriticismThe Major winner responded to slow play critics at the US Women's Open, with Thompson claiming her group waited on every single hole due to the group in front
-
9 Big Names To Miss The Cut At The US Women's OpenSome notable names will not be teeing it up at Erin Hills over the weekend
