Charley Hull, the English golf sensation, has made history by climbing to the top of the women's golf rankings, becoming the highest-ever ranked Englishwoman in the rankings' 20-year history. Hull's recent triumph at the Ladies European Tour's PIF Saudi Ladies International not only secured her a one-shot victory over Akie Iwai and Casandra Alexander but also catapulted her to world No. 3 in the Rolex Women's World Golf Rankings. This achievement follows her September win at the Kroger Queen City Championship on the LPGA Tour, where she claimed her fifth Ladies European Tour title. Hull's stellar performance has propelled her to a career-high world ranking, with only Jeeno Thitikul and Nelly Korda ahead of her. The 29-year-old is one of two Englishwomen in the world's top 10, with Lottie Woad currently sitting at world No. 8. Hull's recent success in Saudi Arabia, where she charged up the leaderboard with an eagle, seven birdies, and two bogeys, has been attributed to her hard work during the off-season. However, her victory was also aided by a surprising source: mashed potatoes! Hull humorously revealed that after nine holes, she ran into the toilet and grabbed some mashed potatoes, which she believes gave her an extra boost for the back nine. Hull's remarkable journey to the top of the rankings is a testament to her dedication and skill, and she looks forward to celebrating her birthday and getting settled into her newly renovated house.
