Charley Hull, the professional golfer known for her unconventional approach to training, is once again making headlines. The star’s workout regimen, marked by intensity and controversy, has sparked conversations among fans and fellow golfers. Critics were abuzz when a picture of Hull lighting up a cigarette during the U.S. Open went viral. The bewilderment escalated when Hull was seen borrowing a fan’s lighter during the Solheim Cup. While these incidents sparked questions about the compatibility of her smoking habit with her rigorous training, Kate Davey, Hull’s golfing coach, insists that Hull is indeed on the right track.
Hull’s unique approach to training was spotlighted during a recent pre-tournament press conference for the HSBC Women’s World Championship. It was here that Hull explained her unusual habit of running even in hot weather. “I have to,” she asserted. “I’m miserable all day if I don’t train in the morning. I find that I swell more on the golf course if I don’t run. It gets my heart pumping and makes me feel loose and like I’m one step ahead of everyone.” It appears Hull’s unorthodox methods may be her secret weapon for success on the greens.
Hull has made no secret of her disdain for traditional golf training, even going as far as to label it “rubbish.” While her comments have raised eyebrows, especially given the praise from golfers like Nelly Korda for the very training Hull dismisses, Hull remains unfazed. Her belief in her own methods seems to be paying off, as she is currently ranked number 2 at the HSBC Women’s World Championship.
Hull’s training regimen, far from being a mere physical pursuit, also serves as a form of mental fortification. Her daily routine includes a 5K run, which she hopes to complete in 20 minutes, as she revealed during the PIF Saudi Ladies International. This commitment to training, both physical and mental, is echoed by golfer Lexi Thompson.
Thompson, like Hull, is known for her dedication to maintaining peak fitness. Despite no longer being a full-time LPGA golfer, Thompson regularly shares updates of her intense workouts with her 600K followers. Thompson’s workout routine, like Hull’s, includes a variety of strenuous exercises, from pushing and pulling drills to plyo squats and deadlifts.
With Hull and Thompson leading by example, other golfers like Nelly Korda have also started to focus more on their workout routines. The trend towards rigorous physical training in the world of golf seems to be growing, challenging the traditional perceptions of golf as a more leisurely sport. The question is now, are you ready to train like Hull and Thompson?
