Why Hull's US Open near-miss shows major win is close
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- Charley Hull shot a 65 in the third round, the lowest score of the week at Riviera Country Club.
- Charley Hull posted a weekend total of 132, matching Meg Mallon's 2004 championship record.
- Charley Hull hit 13 of 14 fairways on Friday and recorded 63 putts in the first two rounds, improving to ten putts better in the final two circuits.
- Charley Hull finished one shot behind Nelly Korda, sharing second place with Gabby Lopez, marking her fifth runner‑up finish in majors.
Why it matters: Hull's record‑matching 132 and second‑place finish cement her as a serious contender for upcoming majors, challenging Korda's early‑season dominance and reshaping the women's golf hierarchy.
