“I Know My Triggers”: Charley Hull Once Opened Up About Her Diagnosis
GAINESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 12: Team Europe golfer Charley Hull speaks to the media during the 3rd day of practice for the Solheim Cup on September 12th, 2024, at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire GOLF: SEP 12 Solheim Cup Practice EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon24091293
GAINESVILLE, VA - SEPTEMBER 12: Team Europe golfer Charley Hull speaks to the media during the 3rd day of practice for the Solheim Cup on September 12th, 2024, at the Robert Trent Jones Golf Club in Gainesville, Virginia. Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire GOLF: SEP 12 Solheim Cup Practice EDITORIAL USE ONLY Icon24091293
Charley Hull has been one of the biggest advocates in the conversation around ADHD.
After missing out on winning the 2023 US Women’s Open by just three shots, Hull broke down her struggles in a conversation with BBC Look East.
"I know my triggers now because I've been diagnosed with ADHD, quite severely. I can understand now why sometimes I get bored on the golf course.”
LPGA, Golf Damen U.S. Women s Open presented by Ally - First Round May 29, 2025 Erin, Wisconsin, USA Charley Hull tees off at the 1st hole during the first round of the U.S. Women s Open golf tournament. Erin Wisconsin USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xBennyxSieux 20250529_sjb_bs5_114
LPGA, Golf Damen U.S. Women s Open presented by Ally - First Round May 29, 2025 Erin, Wisconsin, USA Charley Hull tees off at the 1st hole during the first round of the U.S. Women s Open golf tournament. Erin Wisconsin USA, EDITORIAL USE ONLY PUBLICATIONxINxGERxSUIxAUTxONLY Copyright: xBennyxSieux 20250529_sjb_bs5_114
As per Hull, in team settings, her ADHD becomes a bit more difficult to manage, as she cannot stick by her schedule. However, that hasn't kept her from performing well, including making 7 consecutive Solheim Cups for Team Europe.
"It's the way I think. [It's about] keeping my mind busy and being a bit more patient because I can be very impatient. I find it hard to concentrate, but I've found my triggers now, and looking at the views of the ocean last week was pretty good.”
How is Charley Hull Managing her ADHD?
“I just worked on my swing a bit and got my confidence back, and I feel like I'm swinging it well now,” Charley Hull mentioned.
ADHD caused quite a few problems for Hull. She struggles in team environments, having to adapt to others’ schedules. And to prevent her ADHD from affecting her, she kept a tight schedule. That also had a few things that she loves doing.
Not too long ago, Charley Hull talked to the LPGA regarding her condition. She revealed, “I don’t suffer mentally on the golf course. I enjoy being out there. But the stuff that I struggle with away from the golf course can make me feel down in my day-to-day life with my ADHD and stuff.”
Written by
Krushna Pattnaik
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Siddharth Shirwadkar