Charley Hull names three-time PGA Tour winner she tips to become World No.1 and major champion

Charley Hull believes rising PGA Tour star Michael Brennan is destined to become World No.1 and a major champion after being left hugely impressed by the American when they played together at last year's Grant Thornton Invitational.

The 30-year-old Englishwoman, currently ranked eighth in the world, partnered Brennan at the mixed-team event, where they finished tied for second on 25-under-par, three shots behind winners Andrew Novak and Lauren Coughlin.

Brennan was a last-minute replacement for Daniel Berger, who withdrew from the tournament, but Hull quickly recognised the talent of the 24-year-old, who has since enjoyed a remarkable rise on the PGA Tour.

Speaking to Golfweek over the weekend, Hull revealed that Brennan would be her first choice of playing partner on the men's circuit, having seen his ability up close.

"If I could play with anyone on the PGA Tour, it would be Michael because he is one of the most impressive golfers I've ever seen and he's going to be a major winner," Hull said.

She went even further with her assessment, backing Brennan to reach the very top of the world rankings.

"I think he's great for the game of golf. So, yeah, I see him definitely being a future World No.1. Yeah, that's how high I rate him his golf game," Hull added.

Hull's prediction comes as Brennan continues to make a name for himself as one of America's most exciting young golfers.

The 24-year-old has already claimed three PGA Tour titles, including victories at the Wyndham Championship in August and the Baycurrent Classic in Japan in his most recent start this month. 

Those results have propelled him to a career-high 19th in the world.

Hull reveals why Brennan made such an impression

Hull's admiration for Brennan goes beyond his performances on the course.

The three-time LPGA winner was also impressed by his character and the way he treated her family during their time together at the Grant Thornton Invitational.

"I was meant to play with Daniel Berger last year and then he pulled out. Michael was first reserve. He's such a nice guy," Hull explained.

"I had my niece out there with me and he couldn't have treated her any better."

It was an experience that clearly stuck with Hull, who believes Brennan has all the attributes to become one of golf's leading figures.

With three PGA Tour titles already to his name at just 24, the American is making rapid progress towards the elite level. 

Hull, meanwhile, has already seen enough to believe even bigger achievements lie ahead.

Hull 'p****d off' with Georgia Hall over Grant Thornton Invitational

Despite their success together last year, Hull will not be able to reunite with Brennan at this December's Grant Thornton Invitational.

The reason is a commitment to her close friend and fellow professional golfer Georgia Hall, whose wedding Hull will attend as a bridesmaid.

"I was meant to be partners with Michael Brennan this year again in the Grant Thornton, but I can't because I'm a bridesmaid at my best friend's wedding, Georgia Hall, who plays on tour," Hull told Golfweek.

Hull then jokingly revealed her frustration with Hall over the scheduling clash.

"I was pretty p****d off with Georgia for not picking another date," she said.

The tongue-in-cheek remark offered another glimpse of Hull's outspoken personality, although she will undoubtedly be disappointed to miss the opportunity to play alongside Brennan again after their impressive performance last year.

Hull also calls for tougher slow-play punishments

Elsewhere in her interview with Golfweek, Hull made her frustration with slow play clear, calling for significantly tougher punishments on the LPGA.

One of the fastest players in professional golf, Hull believes suspensions could force players to speed up and help improve the pace of rounds.

"I think you should get banned from the tour for a year or a three-month ban to start off with, because I want to play golf and I'm sure the slow players want to play golf," she said.

"If the punishment is strict enough, you're not gonna play slower. You would make sure you'd play a lot quicker than we do."

Hull also suggested introducing smaller tournament fields of 100 players, cuts to between 50 and 55, and two-player groups throughout the weekend.

Her comments underline the no-nonsense attitude that has made her one of golf's most outspoken personalities.

But when it comes to Brennan, Hull's message was overwhelmingly positive. Having witnessed his talent and character first-hand, she believes the young American has the potential to become a major champion and reach world No.1.

With three PGA Tour titles already secured, Brennan is certainly giving Hull plenty of reasons to believe her prediction could become reality.