Charley Hull expressed satisfaction with her overall form this season, yet she acknowledged that lingering injuries have kept her from delivering her absolute best. The 30-year-old English golfer has enjoyed a noteworthy 2026 campaign, securing top‑ten finishes in three of the five women’s major championships and capturing the Ladies European Tour’s season‑opening title at the PIF Saudi Ladies International in February.
Despite these achievements, Hull, who is set to compete in her eighth straight Solheim Cup later this September, described her year to Sky Sports as "hit and miss" 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 explained ahead of the PIF London Championship, which was being broadcast live on Sky Sports. She went on to detail the specific challenges she faces on the course: "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 influenced her consistency on the tour.
When asked about the impact of a demanding tournament schedule, she admitted, "My back is a bit sore today, actually. When you have a long week it does impact that." Despite the physical discomfort, Hull demonstrated resilience at the AIG Women’s Open, where she surged into contention during the final round and found herself five strokes behind the leader. Over the front nine she recorded three birdies, two double‑bogeys and a single bogey. After the turn she created several birdie opportunities but was unable to close the gap, ultimately finishing tied for sixth.
She reflected on the round with candor: "I didn’t putt very well at all. 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." Hull also highlighted the emotional support she received from the crowd at Royal Lytham & St Annes. She said, "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 10 years’ time." 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 victory to her résumé at the PIF London Championship. The tournament will be televised live on Sky Sports Golf, with the first two rounds airing at 2 p.m.
on Thursday and Friday, followed by the final two rounds at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Beyond the immediate competition, Hull’s broader goals include inspiring the next generation of golfers. She believes that her visibility on the professional stage can encourage young players, especially girls, to pick up a club and pursue the sport seriously.
"When you see someone like me competing at the highest level, it shows that it’s possible," she said. "I want to be a role model not just for my performance, but for the work ethic and perseverance it takes to overcome setbacks like injuries." In summary, while Hull’s 2026 season has featured impressive results—including a win at the Saudi Ladies International and multiple top‑ten major finishes—her performance has been tempered by ongoing physical issues. She remains optimistic, focusing on managing her back and ankle problems, refining her swing, and maintaining a positive mindset.
With the Solheim Cup on the horizon and the London Championship underway, Hull hopes to translate her resilience into further success, both for herself and for the aspiring golfers watching her every step of the way.