Britain’s Charley Hull is emerging as a significant European contender for this week’s AIG Women’s Open at St Andrews, having shown considerable improvement since her poor start at the Olympics. Despite a challenging opening round of 81, Hull managed to finish the remaining rounds at Le Golf National eight-under par, demonstrating that a better initial performance could have placed her in medal contention.
Hull addressed previous concerns about her links golf skills with a strong performance at the Scottish Open in Dundonald last week. She is now setting her sights on her first major victory at the home of golf, reflecting on her runner-up finish to Lilia Vu at Walton Heath last year. The prospect of winning at St Andrews, where she first competed as a teenager in 2013, excites her.
To tackle the unique challenges of the Old Course, Hull plans to rely on her caddie, Adam Woodward, for precise guidance on navigating the course's wide-open views. She has also adjusted her game to manage strong winds by working on lower ball flights, a strategy that proved effective in Ayrshire. Hull’s recent fifth-place finish has boosted her confidence and provided valuable insights into playing links golf.
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