In a dramatic turn of events at the 2025 Kroger Queen City Championship, Charley Hull clinched her third LPGA Tour title, ending a three-year winless drought. The victory was not only a testament to Hull’s resilience but also highlighted the unpredictable nature of golf, as World No. 1 Jeeno Thitikul‘s unexpected four-putt on the final hole opened the door for Hull’s triumph.

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Charley Hull shared her joy with fans, stating, “What a week. 🏆 My 3rd LPGA win and feels even sweeter after the last few months.” Pictures shared in the post were different moments from before and after her victory: standing alongside her caddie, Adam Woodward, to posing with the trophy, and even the popping of a celebratory champagne. She also gave a nod to Thitikul, writing, “Was fun going head-to-head with Jeeno – a class act and kept me chasing till the very end. Glad I could hang in there and get it done. Thanks for all the messages and support, means a lot 💙” 

Hull’s win was her first since the 2022 season, marking a significant milestone in her career. The victory was especially sweet given the challenges she faced in recent months. Just six weeks prior, Hull had a chance to win the AIG Women’s Open but faltered with late bogeys. Additionally, she suffered a torn ligament in her ankle after tripping over a curb, an injury that sidelined her for a period. Moreover, her pet dog Belle also recently passed away, keeping the golfer mentally drained as well. Despite these setbacks, Hull demonstrated remarkable resilience, finishing tied for second at the Ladies European Tour’s Aramco Houston Championship shortly before her Queen City win.

The final round at TPC River’s Bend in Hamilton, Ohio, was a nail-biting affair. Thitikul, holding a one-shot lead over Hull, reached the par-5 18th green in two shots, leaving her a 50-foot eagle putt. After running her eagle attempt five feet past the hole, she faced a birdie putt that she burned past the lip. To force a playoff, Thitikul needed to make a four-foot par putt, but she pushed it wide, resulting in a shocking four-putt bogey.

Hull, who had bogeyed the 17th hole, was now in a position to capitalize. She sank a two-foot birdie putt on the 18th to finish at 20-under par, securing a one-stroke victory. Reflecting on the moment, Hull admitted, “I thought I had to make eagle to be fair… I wasn’t really watching her putt for birdie because I thought she was going to hole it. I guess it’s not over until the fat lady sings but I was shaking over that last putt because I just didn’t expect it.”

Interstingly, last year int eh same event, Hull was placed T19, where she had fired back-to-back 70’s and also one in the final round, but an impressive 68 in the third round. Now, as she continues to build on this success, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if Hull can translate this momentum into future wins, including a potential breakthrough at a major championship.

However, Charley Hull’s third LPGA win became unforgettable after Jeeno Thitikul’s shocking four-putt on the final hole handed Hull the decisive edge.

Jeeno Thitikul’s collapse: a turning point for Charley Hull

Yes, the glory did go to Charley Hull; however, it wasn’t all her efforts that led to her victory. Jeeno Thitikul arrived at the 18th tee of the Kroger Queen City Championship with a lead in hand and expectations high. She had played some of her best golf in recent months, using her putting and consistency to build momentum. Her performance in the tournament had reinforced her reputation as one of the LPGA’s most reliable competitors.

Then came the par-5 18th hole. Thitikul reached the green in two shots and left herself approximately a 50-foot eagle putt. She pushed that eagle attempt about five feet past the hole. Following that, a birdie attempt failed when the ball curled lip-high and stopped. On top of that, the par putt was just enough to force a playoff, but it slipped by. The sequence culminated in a four-putt bogey, a rare and painful collapse.

In statistical terms, this moment stood out even more sharply because putting has been a strength for Thitikul this season. She ranks among the leaders in strokes gained-putting and has made up ground in tournaments largely by mastering her short game. Such a four-putt under pressure illustrates how even the best technical skill can be tested by nerves, the weight of expectations, and the immediacy of the stakes in the final moments.

The fallout from that hole will likely ripple through Jeeno Thitikul’s mindset and future tournaments. For all her past successes and steady form, this ending offers sharp lessons: how to stay composed when victory feels near, how to recover quickly from a sudden lapse, and how to close out when every stroke counts. For those watching, it was a stark reminder of golf’s unforgiving edges. And for Thitikul, a defining moment that, painful as it is, could strengthen her resolve for the battles ahead, even as Charley Hull’s poised finish turned that single slip into a career-reviving triumph.