“I know my triggers now because I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, quite severely.” That’s what Charley Hull said when she returned to competition after her diagnosis. She took a subsequent four-week leave after being diagnosed to concentrate on her mental health. But she came back strong, finishing tied for second at the 2023 US Women’s Open with a final round score of 66.

While this was back in 2023, she continues to struggle with ADHD in 2025. She recently opened up about how the condition makes her struggle on the golf course and in her day-to-day life.

“I’ve started seeing a psychologist and someone to help me with my ADHD because golf, like 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,” Charley Hull said to the LPGA on Wednesday.

It becomes difficult to adjust to changes in routines when you have ADHD. But despite the challenges, the 3x LPGA winner has to do that day in and day out. For instance, she has to adjust her sleep schedule because of jet lag after traveling. She even confessed to being nervous about driving her car to the state banquet at Windsor Castle, hosted by King Charles III in September 2025.

To top that, ADHD can really make a person impatient, and Charley has acknowledged the same at the US Women’s Open press conference. “I’m quite an aggressive person when it comes to life. But I’m quite like fast and I just feel like I’m quite aggressive on the golf course,” is what Hull said.

One can only wonder if this impatience is the reason why she is so vocal about the slow pace of play in the LPGA. Many LPGA stars, including Nelly Korda, Stacy Lewis, Lexi Thompson, and Karrie Webb, have been vocal about the same. But none of them are as outspoken as Hull, who even went on to suggest harsh punishments for those who cause it.

She blamed ADHD for struggling in team environments, too. “Yeah. I think that’s why I struggle in team environments sometimes. Do you know what I mean? Because you have to adapt into everyone else’s schedule of the day,” she said.

Hull has participated in multiple team events, including her appearances in 7 consecutive Solheim Cups for Team Europe. She debuted in 2013 and has been a part of the European Team since then. When playing individually, she knows the ADHD triggers and does some things that prevent ADHD from affecting her.

She has admitted to keeping her mind constantly engaged to avoid boredom. But that’s not possible in team settings, when as an individual she also has to manage her ADHD triggers, which makes things go ‘wild.’ “Where I have such a tight schedule and certain things that I like to do, because then I know my ADHD won’t affect me. Like I do them, and I feel good. It’s like a checklist. But when my head’s bent from doing that, I’m like, uh? It was wild. Yeah. Wild,” said Charley.

Despite the challenges, Hull has performed notably well in team games. In 2024, she was the top scorer for Europe in the Solheim Cup. Her 3-2-0 score included 3 consecutive victories in the end after losing the first two.

Many other LPGA stars have spoken about the mental health struggles they had to face as athletes. LPGA pro Lexi Thompson made a retirement call at 29, citing mental health issues. “Although this has been an amazing journey, it hasn’t always been an easy one,” she wrote in a letter she shared on Instagram. Nelly Korda has also highlighted how playing under pressure can take a toll on an athlete’s mental health.

While Hull feels that ADHD makes her struggle in team environments, she certainly is an important part of the European team for the Solheim Cups. She may well make it to her 8th consecutive appearance in the biennial event.

Charley Hull’s chances of playing in the 2026 Solheim Cup

The veteran Solheim Cup golfer’s chances of representing Europe once again in 2026 are very strong. She currently stands 5th in the Rolex Women’s World Golf Rankings. This enables her to automatically qualify based on the points accumulated during the qualifying period.

Even if she does not qualify automatically, there is a high chance that she will be a part of the captain’s picks. Hull has always been a key player on the European team for over a decade now. Her experience and current form make her a strong choice for captain Anna Nordqvist and vice captains Mel Reid and Caroline Hedwall.

The Solheim Cup is still a year away, but if Hull continues to perform the way she is, it won’t be hard to make a place for herself on the team. Hull is second only to captain Anna Nordqvist in terms of consecutive Solheim Cup appearances. Anna represented Europe at nine consecutive biennial events. But despite her ADHD issues, Hull is certainly in good enough shape to tie and even surpass Anna.