PIF London Championship 2026 preview picks analysis

This week sees many of the world’s best women golfers playing in the PIF London Championship at Centurion Club. The tournament is funded by the same Saudi group that has bankrolled LIV and there must now be serious questions about its future.

England’s Charley Hull put a brave face on it when she said: "Competing in London always brings special energy, and Centurion Club is a course that challenges every part of your game. It’s been exciting to see the continued growth of the PIF Global Series, from the great venues we compete at to the global platform the events now have. With so many of the world’s top players in the field, winning here takes something truly special and is a big deal."

Centurion Club’s demanding routing, transitioning from tight, pine-forested opening holes to sweeping, exposed woodland stretches, has historically provided the ultimate test for the game’s finest tacticians. With the field cutting to the top 60 professionals and ties after 36 holes, the tournament promises a thrilling, high-stakes weekend showcase of individual excellence.

The PIF London Championship has become a mainstay of the LET calendar with the first edition staged in 2021. Past winners include Solheim Cup stars Bronte Law and Leona Maguire, as well as world number one Nelly Korda, and this year’s tournament ends the LET’s UK summer swing.

LET CEO Tom Phillips said: "The PIF London Championship has become a cornerstone of the LET schedule, and we’re excited for the sixth edition of the tournament in August. Thank you to our partners Golf Saudi for enabling our players to compete at the highest level across world-class venues such as Centurion Club, where LET players will showcase their talents in the summer."

Charley Hull

Twelve months ago, in one of the closest individual contests in the event’s history, Laura Fuenfstueck birdied the final hole to secure an emotional maiden Ladies European Tour victory, finishing at 10-under-par. The team competition was equally compelling, with Danielle Du Toit making the most of a late entry into the field. Alongside Megan Dennis, Marta Sanz Barrio and Sarah Kemp, Team Du Toit posted an impressive 29-under-par total to claim the team title.

Hull will be looking to emulate her success at the PIF Saudi Ladies International in Riyadh in February after an impressive final-round 65.

What ultimately proved a tournament-clinching birdie on her 18th hole saw Hull, who had already eagled the par-five 12th, finish her final round at seven-under par and post a clubhouse lead of 19-under for the tournament. Still on the course, South Africa's Casandra Alexander had a chance to either deny Hull outright - or force a playoff - from 19-under herself but a bogey at the 17th hole was followed by only a par at the 18th.

Hull would be the first to admit that her attacking style has often backfired. She is a world-class golfer who only knows one way to play the game and it has definitely proved to be costly. It is inconceivable to me that she has yet to win a major, having achieved five runner-up finishes. Now aged 30, she has won nine times as a professional.

Her close friend Georgia Hall won the Women’s Open in 2018 and appeared to have the world at her feet but she has struggled of late. It is more than four years since she last won a tournament and her recent record in the women’s majors has been miserable. She recently gave birth to her first child and has spoken about her game being in a good place.

Tournament Winners:

It was won in 2021 by Marianne Skarpnord, in 2022 by Bronte Law, in 2023 by Nelly Korda, in 2024 by Leona Maguire and last year by Laura Fuenfstueck.

The Course:

Centurion is located near St Albans. It features narrow fairways, proper rough, punishing bunkers and several water hazards. It can be stretched to 7,100 yards and is a par 72. You can see our new review of the venue, written by Golfshake Ambassador Matt Holbrook, by clicking here.

How to Watch:

Thursday, August 6, Sky Sports Golf, 2pm; Friday, August 7, Sky Sports Golf, 2pm; Saturday, August 8, Sky Sports Golf, 1pm; Sunday, August 9, Sky Sports Golf 1pm.