“It’s crazy. I’m quite ruthless. But if you have three of them, you lose your tour card instantly. Go back to Q School,” was Charley Hull’s take on slow play. The English professional has not been subtle when it comes to her views of slow play. Something which had peaked during the 2025 US Women’s Open, causing a possible rift with Lexi Thompson. However, now the golfer has opened up about the reason behind that visible tension.

Recently, when Hull featured in the Sky Sports Golf interview, her diagnosis of ADHD was brought up, and whether she has faced any benefits from it. Besides the obvious downsides, she shared that there are in fact, positives as well. “100% like at the British Open and stuff, like, just certain breathing techniques and stuff, because I get so excited and so like wanting to go go, like, I hate slow play. I hate… if my life’s not boom boom boom boom boom, I don’t like that.”

The golfer was diagnosed with ADHD in July 2023. She had shared that sitting idle or things moving at a slow pace trigger her. Now with the latest slow play policy, it does seem manageable; however, it does not apply to the US Women’s Open, T-Mobile Match Play, Dow Championship, and AIG Women’s Open.

So, during this year’s US Open, Hull, Lexi Thompson, and Nelly Korda were paired together. Korda and Hull both finished on par in the 4-stroke 8th hole, however, Thompson was still lagging as she was not able to complete her putt for that hole, together with them. So, in that instance, instead of moving on, Hull walked over to the 9th hole and sat on the grass, waiting for her fellow golfer to finish. Her expressions had shown signs of frustration, which led to rumors of a possible rift between the two, even though Thompson shares the same views of slow play as Hull.

However, as the English professional now addresses, she did not likely mean anything bad by her attitude; it’s just something that she cannot help due to her condition. And Charley Hull’s impatience and her issues with slow play can be traced back to the 2024 ANNIKA event.

Talking about the incident, she said that she felt sorry for the fans, “It’s ridiculous and I feel sorry for the fans how slow it is out there.” Hull further added, “We were out there for five hours and 40 minutes yesterday. We play in a four-ball at home on a hard golf course, and we’re round in three and a half, four hours. It is pretty crazy.” The play took roughly six hours to complete, leaving Korda and Hull frustrated.

Voicing out her frustration, Hull suggested stricter rules. She said, “If you have three of them, you lose your Tour card instantly. I’m sure that would hurry a lot of people up, and they won’t want to lose their Tour card. That would kill the slow play, but they would never do that.” Even Korda said, “To be standing over a putt for two to three minutes, that’s ridiculous.”

However, since all these instances, the golfer has now shared that she is actively trying to be more patient and calmer.

In the same Sky Sports interview, Hull also shared, “I’m actually now starting to learn how to be a bit more chilled. Hopefully, since being injured, I will be able to master it, but I doubt it very much.” In 2024, when she was diagnosed with degenerative arthritis in her shoulder, she started her journey of improvement and calmness. In fact, Hull in June 2024 even stopped smoking.

Additionally, Hull had shared more on the different ways she copes with her condition, and how fitness is crucial to that, as per a Sky Sports promo feature.

Hull’s methods to curb her ADHD

For Charley Hull, exercise has become more than just physical training—it’s a crucial tool for her mental well-being. After being diagnosed with ADHD earlier this year, she’s leaned heavily on fitness to help manage the condition. “Going to the gym has been a massive help for me. Whenever I feel things are getting difficult, I work out—it’s the best way for me to cope,” Hull explained.

Since learning about her ADHD, Hull has made intentional changes to her lifestyle. She chose not to rely on medication, instead focusing on building habits that keep her balanced. “Routine is everything,” she said, adding that life on tour gives her the structure she needs to stay grounded. The 28-year-old believes the diagnosis has made her more self-aware, giving her a clearer picture of what supports her and what doesn’t. “I prioritize myself now. I know my triggers, I know how to handle them, and I’ve gotten much better at planning and scheduling. Routine keeps me healthy, and I’ve learned to just do what works for me.”