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The 2023 US Women’s Open was a historic event with it being hosted by the iconic Pebble Beach Golf Links which saw so many changes in the golf world last week. While a couple of ace golfers played the last match of their pro career, some young names gave unexpected performances.

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But unfortunately for the LPGA Pro Charley Hull, who had a great run at the event, things were not good. Hull had recently shared a grievous health update through an interview. Let’s find out more.

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Charley Hull shared a big update on her health

Last week English golfer Charley Hull, had a very good experience after she became the runner-up at the historic US Women’s Open at Pebble Beach. She took the second prize home. But days after her big finish, Hull has been plagued by a major health issue. Hull gave an exclusive interview to Sports BBC, where she said that she had been diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). According to Hull, she was struggling mentally because of this, and she had also taken some time off previously. After she had her diagnosis, she was detected with ADHD.

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Hull opened up about her condition in the interview, “I know my triggers now because I’ve been diagnosed with ADHD, quite severely. I can understand now why sometimes I get bored on the golf course. I feel a lot better now.” 

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According to Hull, it is related to how she thinks and her impatient nature, and to cure it she needs to keep her mind busy. Charley also revealed that playing at the ocean-hugging Pebble Beach last week was therapeutic for her. “I find it hard to concentrate, but I’ve found my triggers now, and looking at the views of the ocean last week was pretty good.”

Are health issues impacting Hull’s game?

Hull believes that her problems had made an impact on her game, but she is working on improving it.. “I’ve actually been playing well since I won last year but I missed a couple of cuts in my previous events.”

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This season she couldn’t make the cut at The KPMG Women’s PGA Championship, Meijer Classic, and the Chevron Championship. Her good performances were at Mizuho Americas Open, she was T17 at the recent Women’s Championship.

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“I just worked on my swing a bit and got my confidence back, and I feel like I’m swinging it well now,” Hull said about improving her form. Nevertheless, Hull’s fans can’t wait to see her teeing it up at the green with better health.

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