Charley Hull Jumps Over Riyadh’s ‘Smoking’ Restrictions: Breaks 3 Year Long Curse Without Anxiety Relievers

Charley Hull’s recent victory in Saudi Arabia at the Aramco Team Series Riyadh has thrilled the golf world. This win is particularly significant as it marks her first European Tour title in three years, ending a long drought and eight second-place finishes.

Hull’s success was all the more impressive given Saudi Arabia’s strict anti-smoking regulations, which limit smoking in most public and outdoor areas. Despite these challenges, Hull remained focused and delivered a stellar final round, finishing six under with eight birdies, securing her place atop the leaderboard by three strokes.

This triumph, however, also brings Hull’s smoking habit into the spotlight. As a professional golfer managing both asthma and ADHD, Hull has spoken openly about the challenges of balancing her health and the pressure of competition.

While she has used smoking as a means of stress relief in the past, the evolving anti-smoking policies in many locations, including the Olympics, have prompted her to explore alternative methods for finding calm.

Hull’s journey reveals the complexities athletes often face with mental health and coping strategies, sparking a broader conversation about support systems for athletes dealing with similar challenges.