Staff WriterThe PIF London Championship isn’t just rolling into Centurion Club this week—it’s bursting through the gates with an English charge led by Mimi Rhodes, Cara Gainer, Annabell Fuller, and Hannah Screen. With the third stop on the 2025 PIF Global Series teeing off from 8–10 August, the stage is set for a homegrown showcase—and no one’s hiding from the spotlight.
Rhodes, who’s been collecting wins like some folks collect fridge magnets, is top of the Order of Merit and galloping through her rookie season with reckless elegance.
“Exceptional, honestly,” she said, summing up a campaign that includes three victories and a growing fanbase. “I’ve really enjoyed the Majors so far and I’m just trying to gain as much experience as I can in my first year.”
And pressure? For Mimi, it’s like a misread putt—noticed briefly, then forgotten.
“It’s more about following the wins than thinking about the Order of Merit. I’m treating every tournament like a normal one… I don’t feel much pressure.”
Her playing partner this week is Lorna—another rookie and Curtis Cup pal.
“She’s calm and relaxed out there, and that really helps steady things,” Mimi added. “We have good conversations on course too.”
Meanwhile, Cara Gainer, sitting fourth in the rankings and gaining fast, isn’t just chasing trophies—she’s also chasing Rhodes down the leaderboard.
“I’m pretty happy with how things have gone so far… I’m just looking to keep the momentum going and enjoying my golf.”
She’s also enjoying the rare luxury of a home-cooked meal.
“It’s a bit further than I’d like to drive, but it makes everything feel more relaxed.”
She’ll be partnered with Anna Foster—an easy choice, though she jokingly added:
“Hannah wasn’t available — otherwise I would’ve picked her too!”
Ah yes, Hannah Screen—the local member and unofficial clubhouse mayor. She’s been practicing off the back tees at Centurion for years, but now the place is swarming with bleachers and broadcast trucks.
“It’s definitely a bit surreal,” Screen said. “It’s hard to fully lock in when you’re picking your clothes from your wardrobe instead of a suitcase!”
Still, the familiarity may be an ace up her sleeve—if she can focus.
Annabell Fuller, her chosen teammate, brings quiet consistency and the kind of confidence forged from long weeks grinding it out across the globe.
“It’s been consistent all year—nothing too dramatic,” said Fuller. “It’s nice to be back at home this week, and I’m looking forward to playing with Hannah.”
The two go way back—and their chemistry could be dangerous.
“We’ve played a lot together and always have fun. Enjoying myself on the golf course is really important to me.”
It’s not all birdies and banter, though. These women have tasted the pressure cooker of major championship golf, and it’s hardened their edge.
“Evian was my first major,” said Gainer. “You can’t really prepare yourself for that situation until you’re in it… I’ll take those lessons into future events.”
Rhodes echoed the sentiment: “You don’t really know how to prepare until you’ve been there… The key was going in with a clear mind and not overloading with pressure.”
Her performance at last week’s AIG Women’s Open—where she nearly didn’t make the cut but finished strong—earned more than applause. Her hole-in-one ended up on Fox News in the U.S.
“It felt a bit surreal — almost fake,” she laughed. “The shot looked too perfect to be real!”
Yes, she kept the ball.
As for Screen and Fuller, they watched that event from the sidelines—but it only fuelled the fire.
“It’s inspiring to see your friends do well,” said Screen. “It gives me confidence that one day I could be there too.”
Fuller agreed: “It makes you realise how much every round and every shot matters.”
The trio may be sleeping in their own beds, but make no mistake—they’ve come to win. Screen, in fact, has a personal gallery of 30 deep to impress this week.
“Luckily, I get a few [tickets] through my membership here,” she added, already the envy of the locker room.
As the PIF London Championship gets underway, there’s a sense that something is shifting in the women’s game—and this Global Series is part of it.
“The media coverage is a big boost,” Fuller said. “The team environment makes it exciting to watch… anything that helps grow the women’s game is appreciated by all of us.”
And if it helps being cheered on by friends, family, and a few Fox News anchors across the pond, even better.
PIF London Championship
📍 Centurion Club, 8–10 August 2025 – Featuring team competition, dual leaderboards, and the fiercest English quartet this side of the Channel.
Stay tuned. The English are coming—and they brought their A-game.
