Charley Hull Says She Texted LPGA Chief After Quadruple-Bogey at Scottish Open

She says a tucked pin near a steep slope turned a 15-foot birdie attempt into a nine, prompting her to alert LPGA leadership.

Overview

Hull told reporters on Tuesday that she messaged LPGA commissioner Craig Kessler immediately after her opening round at the Women’s Scottish Open to complain about the pin placement.
On the par-5 fifth she had a 15-foot birdie putt that slid past the hole, ran off the back of the green, and after four chip attempts she signed for a quadruple-bogey 9.
Hull said the pin was placed about a yard from a ‘massive slope’ and sat on a downslope toward another slope, which she believes worsened the result.
She also accepted personal fault for the poor putt and steadied her game to make the cut, finishing tied for 44th and preserving her Dundonald Links cut streak.
The episode highlights a recurring links setup issue—firm, sloping greens and tucked pins that magnify mistakes—and there is no public report yet of action from the LPGA or tournament organizers.