Is Charley Hull the ‘John Daly of women’s golf’? The glam English LPGA Tour star went viral for smoking at the US Open and signing autographs, cig in mouth – and rocks Fendi and YSL off the course
- It’s not every day you see a professional golfer smoking a cigarette while playing one of the most important games of their life – but then LPGA Tour star Charley Hull isn’t like the rest
- Hull, 28, has already amassed a personal fortune of US$9 million, and has more than half a million followers on Instagram where she showcases Louis Vuitton, Fendi and YSL looks off the course
It’s not every day that you see a professional golfer smoking a cigarette while playing one of the most important games of their life.
So when Charley Hull was seen chuffing her way through the US Open this weekend and signing autographs for fans while doing so, it caught plenty of attention.
While smoking is not usually associated with athletes given its scientifically proven health consequences, it’s hard to deny that her look – carefree, cig in between tournament holes and all – was quite a vibe.
She wasn’t breaking any rules either. According to GQ, the LPGA Tour Player Handbook does not mention anything about players being barred from lighting one up while on the course. Maybe it helps them de-stress. Either way, it’s helped Hull go viral across the internet, with netizens comparing her to John Daly, one of the most controversial – and exceptional – figures in golfing history.
Here’s what we know about her:
Where is Charley Hull from?
According to Golf.com, Hull – who’s being described by the outlet as a “cult hero” at the US Women’s Open – hails from Northamptonshire, England.