Charley Hull struggles at Women's Scottish Open, faces uphill battle
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 24, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jul 24, 2026
Charley Hull had a challenging opening round at the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open, shooting a six-over par 78 at Dundonald Links on July 24. She made three bogeys and a quadruple bogey on the par-five fifth hole, leaving her 12 shots behind the leader, Jenny Shin. Hull is currently just one stroke away from the cutline as she prepares for her second round. A little-known rule could have allowed her to save three strokes during her round, which could prove significant in her overall performance for the tournament.
- •Hull is six-over par after the first round at Dundonald Links.
- •She made three bogeys and a quadruple bogey at the fifth hole.
- •Hull is one stroke short of the cutline entering her second round.
- •A misunderstanding of rule 18.1 may have cost her three strokes.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Simple rule could’ve saved Charley Hull three shots after putting off the green at the Scottish Open
"Charley Hull’s opening round at the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open was one to forget. Hull carded a round of six-over par 78 on Thursday at the Women’s Scottish Open.
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