Golfer Annabell Fuller's Career-Changing Saudi Performance Nets $270,000 Payday
Annabell Fuller has dramatically improved her financial outlook with an exceptional performance at the PIF Saudi Ladies International, securing a third-place finish that earned her a $270,000 paycheck—more than triple her entire 2024 season earnings of $78,000.
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The 22-year-old English professional, who earned her Ladies European Tour card in 2024, showed remarkable resilience during the final round. Despite a challenging three-over front nine, she made an impressive comeback with five birdies on the back nine, including crucial back-to-back gains on the 17th and 18th holes.
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This performance follows her strong sixth-place finish at the Lalla Meryem Cup last week, marking back-to-back top-10 finishes. Fuller's clutch 20-foot putt on the final hole secured solo third place, resulting in approximately $100,000 more in earnings than if she had finished in a five-way tie.
"This kind of tournament is life-changing," Fuller commented. "Golf isn't cheap, and neither is traveling, so having the opportunity to earn at this level is huge. It really helps make a career in the game more sustainable."
The tournament also provided Fuller valuable experience playing alongside winner Jeeno Thitikul, whom she praised: "Her short game is just next level, and she always managed to get out of tough spots so well. For me, it's a huge confidence boost to have two strong weeks back-to-back."