Charley Hull has expressed satisfaction with the level of golf she has displayed throughout the 2026 season, yet she openly acknowledges that a series of injuries have kept her from consistently performing at her absolute best. The 30‑year‑old English professional has enjoyed a commendable year so far, securing top‑ten finishes in three of the five women’s major championships and capturing the season‑opening Ladies European Tour title at the PIF Saudi Ladies International in February. Despite these achievements, Hull admits the year has felt "hit and miss" as she prepares for her eighth straight Solheim Cup appearance in September.
Speaking to Sky Sports ahead of the PIF London Championship, Hull described the inconsistency in her play as a direct result of lingering physical issues. "There have been weeks where I’ve been hitting the ball exceptionally well and other weeks where I just don’t seem to show up," she said.
"That’s largely down to the injuries I’m still managing." She went on to explain that the pain and stiffness in her body make it difficult to execute her swing the way she wants. "I find it very hard to swing and get my swing where I want it to be," Hull added, noting that she feels unusually stiff during the week of the tournament. Hull’s injury history over the past twelve months has been a challenge.
In July 2025 she suffered a back strain, and later that August she sustained ligament damage in her ankle. Both setbacks have required careful rehabilitation and ongoing management, and the lingering soreness still affects her on the course. "My back is a bit sore today, actually," she said during a pre‑tournament interview. "When you have a long week it does impact that." Even with the discomfort, Hull believes she is handling the situation as well as possible, though she admits the cumulative fatigue can be draining.
The Englishwoman’s recent performance at the AIG Women’s Open illustrated both her potential and the obstacles she faces. Hull entered the final round only five shots off the lead, a position that reflected her ability to contend in major championships. On the front nine she recorded three birdies, two double‑bogeys and a bogey, a mixed bag that highlighted both her scoring power and the occasional lapse that can occur when her body is not fully cooperative. After the turn she created several birdie opportunities but was unable to convert enough to close the gap on the leaders, ultimately finishing tied for sixth.
Hull was candid about the putting struggles that hampered her final round. "I didn’t putt very well at all," she admitted. "Those two doubles in my final round cost me and the bogey on the eighth hole. Then I gave myself a birdie chance every hole on the back nine, and I just didn’t hole it.
I just didn’t get my putter going, but I felt like I was under so much pressure last week with everything going on. I felt like it went kind of well and I think that’s why I’m so drained now." Despite the disappointment, Hull emphasized the positive aspects of her experience, especially the overwhelming support from fans at Royal Lytham & St Annes. The crowd’s enthusiasm left a lasting impression on Hull, who hopes her presence can inspire younger players to pick up a club.
"It’s an intense week for me, but I tried to sign pretty much every autograph there because if it wasn’t for the fans there wouldn’t be a golf event, so you should always give back," she said. "It’s so nice to see people out there cheering your name and the younger generation. It’s really cool to have younger fans looking up to me. It’s a lot to have on your shoulders, though.
I didn’t realise how intense it can be. But it’s pretty cool, it’s nice to see, and hopefully one of them will be out playing the AIG Women’s Open in 10 years’ time." Looking ahead, Hull will tee off alongside Patty Tavatanakit and Alison Lee at the Centurion Club at 8:14 a.m. on Thursday as she seeks to add another title to her résumé at the PIF London Championship. The tournament will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Golf, with the first two rounds airing at 2 p.m.
on Thursday and Friday, and the final rounds streamed from 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. In summary, Charley Hull’s 2026 campaign has been marked by notable highs—top‑ten finishes in multiple majors and a victory in Saudi Arabia—yet it has also been tempered by the physical toll of a back injury and ankle ligament damage. While she acknowledges that these ailments have created a "hit and miss" rhythm to her play, Hull remains optimistic, focusing on the support of fans and the inspiration she can provide to the next generation of golfers.
Her determination to manage her injuries, compete at the highest level, and continue representing Europe in the Solheim Cup underscores her resilience and commitment to the sport.