Charley Hull feels encouraged by the level of golf she has displayed this season, yet she concedes that lingering injuries have kept her from reaching her full potential. The 30‑year‑old English professional has enjoyed a commendable 2026 campaign, securing top‑ten finishes in three of the five women’s major championships and capturing the Ladies European Tour’s opening event, the PIF Saudi Ladies International, back in February.

Despite these achievements, Hull, who is set to compete in her eighth straight Solheim Cup later this September, described the year to Sky Sports as "hit‑and‑miss." She explained that while she has produced some very strong rounds, there have also been weeks when she simply could not perform at the level she knows she is capable of, largely because of physical setbacks. "I’ve been playing some very good golf and then other weeks I don’t really show up, but that’s because of my injuries," Hull said ahead of the PIF London Championship, which was being broadcast live on Sky Sports. "I find it very hard to swing and get my swing where I want it to be. I’m managing it quite well, but I feel very stiff this week." Hull’s injury history dates back to July 2025 when she suffered a back strain, followed by ligament damage to her ankle in August of the same year.

Both issues have required ongoing management and have inevitably impacted her consistency on the course. In a recent interview, Hull admitted that the soreness in her back resurfaced during a demanding tournament week, noting, "My back is a bit sore today, actually.

When you have a long week it does impact that." Her recent performance at the AIG Women’s Open illustrated both her resilience and the challenges she faces. Hull entered the final round five shots off the lead, demonstrating that she can still contend when everything clicks. On the front nine she recorded three birdies, two double‑bogeys and a bogey, a mixed bag that reflected the volatility of her play. After the turn she created several birdie opportunities but could not close the gap on the leaders, ultimately finishing tied for sixth.

Hull was candid about her putting struggles during that tournament. "I didn’t putt very well at all," she said. "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." Even with the disappointment of missing out on a major title on home soil, Hull emphasized the positive aspects of the experience. She received overwhelming support from thousands of fans at Royal Lytham & St Annes, and she hopes her presence continues to 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.

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 ten years’ time," Hull reflected. Looking ahead, Hull will tee off alongside Patty Tavatanakit and Alison Lee at the Centurion Club on Thursday at 8:14 a.m., aiming to add another title to her résumé at the PIF London Championship. The event will be streamed live on Sky Sports Golf, with the first two rounds beginning at 2 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, followed by the final two rounds at 1 p.m.

on Saturday and Sunday. Hull remains optimistic that, with careful injury management and a focus on refining her swing mechanics, she can convert the flashes of brilliance she has shown this season into consistent, top‑tier performances. Her determination to overcome physical setbacks, coupled with her desire to serve as a role model for the next generation, suggests that the challenges of 2026 may well be a stepping stone toward even greater success in the years to come.