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With a prize fund boosted to $2 million, the tournament continues to attract a world-class field, featuring a mix of seasoned champions and emerging talent. As one of the most anticipated stops on the LET calendar, the event promises another chapter of thrilling competition and memorable moments.

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Top talent assembles, featuring Golf Saudi’s leading ambassadors

This year’s field boasts a strong English contingent, blending rising stars with established names. Charley Hull, a Golf Saudi ambassador, headlines the lineup following an impressive runner-up finish at the AIG Women’s Open, the final Major of the season. She is joined by fellow Major champion Georgia Hall and current LET Order of Merit leader Mimi Rhodes, who both secured top-20 finishes at the same event. Emerging talent Annabell Fuller also adds to the strength of the home challenge.

Eight-time LET champion and Solheim Cup standout Carlota Ciganda also forms the strong international contingent, joined by 2023 Evian Championship winner Celine Boutier and Germany’s Olivia Cowan. Former Chevron Championship winner Patty Tavatanakit also features in the field, returning to familiar ground after her victory at the Aramco Saudi Ladies International in 2024 – all four also are proud Golf Saudi ambassadors.

The newly launched PIF Global Series

The PIF Global Series is a newly launched initiative on the Ladies European Tour (LET), aimed at accelerating the growth of women’s golf on a global scale.

The PIF London Championship marks the third event in the five-tournament series, following successful events in Saudi Arabia and South Korea.

This partnership underscores PIF’s long-term commitment to women’s sport, with a total prize pool of $13 million across the series – one of the highest purses outside of the majors – significantly enhancing the earning potential for professional female golfers.

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Fifth time’s the charm at Centurion

Now in its fifth consecutive year, the tournament returns as the PIF London Championship, building on a legacy of drama and excitement. Last year’s edition proved unforgettable, with the team competition culminating in a thrilling playoff after Team Nadaud and Team Hall were deadlocked through 36 holes. Captains Nastasia Nadaud and Georgia Hall went head-to-head to break the tie, with Nadaud delivering a clutch birdie on the third extra hole to secure the win. She was swiftly joined in celebration on Centurion Club’s iconic 18th green by teammates Kristyna Napoleaova, Mireia Prat, and amateur Brooksbank – a fitting end to a gripping contest.

The individual competition offered its own share of late drama. Leona Maguire matched Bronte Law’s 2022 heroics with a spectacular eagle on the final hole to edge out Maria Hernandez by a single stroke, underlining the event’s growing reputation for heart-stopping finishes.

The PIF London Championship forms an integral part of the 2025 PIF Global Series a strategic initiative led by Golf Saudi to advance the global development of women’s golf. Through the delivery of high-calibre events and sustained investment in the women’s game, Golf Saudi continues to create meaningful pathways for elite talent while promoting greater visibility and inclusion. Delivered in partnership with the Saudi Golf Federation, the series reflects a long-term commitment to driving positive change in sport, both within the Kingdom and on the international stage.

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Set just west of St Albans, UK, the Centurion Club offers a dramatic 18-hole course that blends mature pine woodland within a sculpted terrain.

Centurion Club, UK

Opened in 2013, the par-72 layout stretches to 7,100 yards and works effortlessly between natural and shaped landscapes. Tight, tree-lined fairways give way to sweeping views, deep bunkers, water hazards and undulating greens. It’s a true modern test built to challenge strategy as much as skill.

The club has hosted the DP World Tour, LIV Golf and now once again welcomes the Ladies European Tour this week for the PIF London Championship, part of the PIF Global Series.

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Backed by a shared mission to grow the game globally, Golf Saudi’s ambassadors aren’t just playing for glory, they’re driving change, raising the profile of women’s golf, and creating a legacy that extends far beyond the fairways.

Golf Saudi Ambassador – Carlota Ciganda

Carlota Ciganda of Spain is among the standout names in the field and arrives in fine form, having claimed her first LPGA victory in nine years at the Meijer LPGA Classic in June. An eight-time LET winner and currently ranked 24th in the world, she capped off her 2024 season in style with a triumphant performance on home soil at the Andalucía Costa del Sol Open de España. The Solheim Cup player is also no stranger to success on the PIF Global Series stage, having secured an individual title in Florida and a team win in Riyadh in 2023.

2024 Aramco Team Series Riyadh – Charley Hull

Among the confirmed star-studded lineup is England’s Charley Hull, a four-time LET and two-time LPGA Tour winner who stands out as one of the leading figures in women’s golf. Hull’s last triumph came at Riyadh Golf Club when she stormed to victory in the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF – Riyadh, and off the back of a strong showing at the KPMG Women’s Irish Open, the world no.19 will be a force to be reckoned with.

2023 Evian Championship winner and world no.17, Celine Boutier of France, and 2021 Chevron Championship winner, Patty Tavatanakit of Thailand – who also triumphed at the 2024 Aramco Saudi Ladies International – will compete and look to bolster their trophy collections at Centurion Club.

Emily Pedersen of Denmark with her trophies from Saudi Arabian swing

Denmark’s Emily Pedersen is another Golf Saudi ambassador who will tee it up in London in August. The Solheim Cup star is on an upturn in form, following a top-15 finish at the Amundi Evian Championship earlier this month.

One of the big hitters on tour, Anne Van Dam of the Netherlands is set to bring her trademark power and precision to Centurion Club, with the 2019 Solheim Cup champion looking to add to her five wins on the Ladies European Tour.

Fellow Golf Saudi ambassadors set to tee it up in August include former Solheim Cup winner Bronte Law, Germany’s Olivia Cowan – a winner on both the LET and LET Access Series – French star Pauline Roussin Bouchard, who earned her LPGA Tour card after a standout amateur career, and Norway’s Marianne Skarpnord, a five-time LET champion with over 15 years of experience at the top level.

As part of the PIF London Championship, Golf Saudi is proud of its commitment to taking the very best women golfers to new markets and new destinations and strengthen the sport’s ecosystem globally.

The Saudi Golf Federation not only provides world-class playing opportunities for the very best, it also elevates the sport through several engaging on-site activities for players of all abilities and ages. Golf Saudi’s strategic leadership highlights the playing and career opportunities possible in the sport as well as showcasing the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia as a leading global golf, tourism and investment destination.

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The two-time LPGA Tour and four-time LET winner arrives in London in strong form, having recorded two top-15 finishes in Majors and a standout fourth-place result at the 2025 KPMG Women’s Irish Open.

2024 Aramco Team Series Riyadh – Charley Hull

Her last success came at the Aramco Team Series – Riyadh at the end of 2024, where she delivered a final-round masterclass to claim a three-shot victory on 18-under-par. Hull surged into the lead with five birdies in her opening seven holes and remained in control throughout the back nine to close with a superb 66 (-6) at Riyadh Golf Club. Currently ranked 19th in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings, the Solheim Cup star continues to underline her status as one of the game’s leading players.

Speaking ahead of the event, Hull said: “Competing on home soil always brings an extra level of motivation, and playing in front of UK fans at Centurion will be a real highlight. The PIF Global Series is making a meaningful impact on the women’s game, and with such a strong field confirmed for London, it promises to be a great week.”

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She joins an impressive line-up of confirmed players for the event, including fellow English counterparts Mimi Rhodes, the current LET Order of Merit leader, Cara Gainer, a winner earlier this year in Morocco, and rising star Annabell Fuller.

Sara Kouskova of the Czech Republic, a double winner this season with titles at the Tenerife Women’s Open and Jabra Ladies Open, will be in the field alongside Singapore’s Shannon Tan, who triumphed at the Amundi German Masters last month. They’ll be joined by Switzerland’s Chiara Tamburlini, a three-time winner during the 2024 season thanks to victories at the Joburg Ladies Open, Lacoste Ladies Open de France and the Wistron Ladies Open.

With Charley Hull now confirmed in the field, fans have an unmissable chance to see one of the United Kingdom’s top stars in action. In a welcome move to make the event even more family-friendly, children under 16 can attend for free with a paying adult. Supporting the future of the game, 100% of ticket revenue from the PIF London Championship will be reinvested into grassroots golf initiatives across England.

The PIF London Championship forms part of the newly launched PIF Global Series – a forward-thinking initiative designed to accelerate the growth of women’s golf worldwide. Backed by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), the series aims to strengthen the women’s professional game by delivering world-class events, increasing playing opportunities, and showcasing talent across key international markets.

Organised by Golf Saudi, the PIF London Championship reflects the Saudi Golf Federation’s wider commitment to developing the women’s game and providing a platform for athletes to compete at the highest level. With Golf Saudi’s leadership as a strategic partner, the event has quickly established itself as a key stop on the global calendar, helping to elevate the profile of women’s golf and drive the sport’s continued evolution.

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