Canada’s Anna Huang is still in front after day two of the 2026 PIF London Championship but just one stroke behind is England’s Charley Hull, who fired a course record 62 (-11) at Centurion Club.
Three-time LET winner Huang led overnight and had another good day in Hertfordshire producing a round of 68 (-5) to lead with a score of 11-under-par.
The 17-year-old had two eagles on her scorecard at the ninth and 18th holes, as well as four birdies and three bogeys to sit at the top of the leaderboard at the halfway stage of the tournament.
“It was another good round, but it was a little bit more up-and-down than yesterday. I had a couple of bad mistakes here and there, but it’s still something to be proud of,” said Huang. “Lots of eagles today and lots of good birdies. My putts were rolling really nicely today, and I hit a couple of good iron shots to leave myself with birdie putts.
“Last two weeks I missed two cuts, so that was a bit hurtful. This week I have tried to be more confident in my game. I have tried to trust myself and maybe that was the biggest change for me.
“I was really bummed to miss two big cuts but knowing the course from last year and there are a lot more familiar faces out here. I felt a lot more at home and more comfortable with my game.”
England’s Hull had a phenomenal second day at Centurion Club firing a bogey-free round of 62 (-11) breaking the course record set by compatriot Georgia Hall in 2021.
Hull’s round of 11-under-par also equals the lowest-ever round on the Ladies European Tour (LET) and she joins the record books alongside the likes of Haeran Ryu, Jessica Korda, Alison Lee, and Karrie Webb.
The five-time LET winner began the day with an eagle at the first before three birdies on the trot on holes four, five and six, and another on nine to make the turn in six-under.
She added further birdies on 10, 13, 15 and 17 before finishing with a birdie on 18 to seal her round of -11 and move to solo second place on the leaderboard on 10-under-par.
“It was really good, I shot 11-under and I actually left a couple of shots out there coming in. I know that sounds pretty crazy, but it was a fun day,” said Hull “I have been so tired this week, exhausted from the last couple of weeks especially after the AIG Women’s Open last week.
“I feel pretty tired and my body is in bits. I have got a few ongoing injuries, so I’ve been having a lot of physio. I’m quite shocked that I’ve shot 11-under today because I felt so tired this morning. It felt like the easiest 11-under of my life. I’m standing here right now feeling like I left a couple of shots out there and I want to go and see if I can improve it tomorrow.”
Wales’ Lydia Hall is in outright third place on eight-under-par after her round of 67 (-6) which included a chip-in eagle, seven birdies, a bogey and a double bogey.
“The last two days have been really solid off the tee, which is hugely important around here. I also found something with the putting and managed to roll a number of putts in, which was really nice,” said LET winner Hall.
“[On her irons] It’s been an element of change. I’ve gone from one brand to another, but it was changing shaft and I’m getting a little bit older, so I needed a little help with the longer iron end of the bag. I put them in round one of Czech, I shot 63, and that was the decision made. They’ve been good since then, so really pleased with the change.
“It’s been a really solid start to the year as it’s been for 18 and a half years. There’s always been slight things that need slight adjustment. I came into the week with sadness in the family, a little injury yesterday but the LET physio team have been amazing, and they’ve got me out there this morning. There are always elements that dictate how you play, but it’s nice when it comes together and so far it has been.”
Australia’s Kelsey Bennett and Ireland’s Aine Donegan sit in a share of fourth place on seven-under-par at Centurion Club.
Bennett followed up her opening 68 with a round of 71 (-2) which included three birdies and one bogey.
“It was good. Of course, I was playing really good again. The greens are unbelievable, so that always helps. Just get the ball rolling good on the greens and you’re laughing,” said Bennett.
“It was definitely a lot calmer this morning, I teed off at 8 o’clock which was great. I just struck the ball fairly well and I holed the few putts when I needed to. Yesterday the greens were really good as well, but for the first nine holes or so this morning, they were really good.
“I learnt a lot from being in that position in Belgium and then obviously being able to convert it in Australia. It’s a different course, different week, different conditions. I’m just looking forward to playing my game and see where it gets me.”
Irish rookie Donegan got off to a hot start on day two with back-to-back birdies on holes three and four before rolling in three birdies on the trot on holes six to eight.
The 24-year-old dropped a shot at the ninth but bounced back with another birdie on 13, she made bogeys on 14 and 16 but finished with a birdie on 17 to seal her round of 69 (-4).
“I got in Tuesday, I had one of my best friends get married on Monday, so I couldn’t miss that,” said Donegan. “I flew in early Tuesday and played 18 and nine on Wednesday and then the last two days have been good.
“They’ve been far from perfect. I finally have the putter rolling which has been nice. It’s been a while since it’s been hot, so I’ve worked really hard the last month and a half. I had a pretty quiet July, so it’s nice to see some hard work being rewarded.
“I’ve worked with my coaches a lot on my putting, it’s let me down the last couple of months. It was nice. I went and saw a new putting coach as well which was nice. It’s been great and I’m looking forward to the next few days. I also have to give Harry [Ewing] a shoutout on the bag. It’s out first week together and it’s working pretty well so far.”
Singapore’s Shannon Tan, Anne Van Dam of the Netherlands and England’s Alice Hewson are in a tie for sixth place on six-under-par with Austria’s Emma Spitz and Spain’s Luna Sobron Galmes rounding out the top 10 on five-under.
The cut fell at +3 with 64 players making it through to the weekend action at the 2026 PIF London Championship. Round three will begin at 8 am (local time) with the leaders teeing off at 12 pm (local time).
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