German golfer, LET and LPGA Tour member
Hulls and Woad post solid rounds in challenging conditions on the Lancashire coast to stay within reach of Ryu Hae Ran, who is closing in on a third straight major title. Other leaders include Jeeno Thitikul, Nelly Korda and Shiho Kuwaki.
Canadian 17-year-old Anna Huang has won the Centurion Club event, while Charley Hull finishes runner-up after a late collapse. Hull’s surge and Huang’s finish mark a dramatic conclusion to the tournament at Centurion Club, with Lydia Hall in the mix.
Kuwaki has won the Women’s Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes after defeating Henseleit in a playoff. Kuwaki finished five under and clinched the title after Henseleit’s playoff miss and a wayward drive into the gorse. Noh led after regulation before finishing three behind in second.
Europe has named its Solheim Cup squad for Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands. Leona Maguire is retained for a fourth straight appearance, with rookies Mimi Rhodes, Julia Lopez Ramirez and Nastasia Nadaud joining the team. The selection follows Maguire’s recent form and past Solheim Cup performances.
Europe holds an 8-8 tie with 12 singles remaining after a dramatic Saturday that saw Charley Hull and Lottie Woad struggle, while Jennifer Kupcho delivers decisive plays for the US. Nordqvist’s decision to persist with Hull–Woad is under scrutiny ahead of Sunday’s deciders.
Carlota Ciganda has delivered a crucial point as Europe holds a 4-4 tie with the United States after a dramatic finish in the Solheim Cup opener at Bernardus Golf Club, Netherlands. Hull and Woad's bold early flight faded, while debutants López Ramírez, Rhodes and Nadaud impressed. The day ends with Europe level heading into Saturday.