European Solheim Cup officials address speculation over Charley Hull

The Guardian Sport2 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 5:29 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

European Solheim Cup officials address speculation over Charley Hull
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European team officials denied reports that teetotal golfer Charley Hull arrived late for a Tuesday practice session at Bernardus Golf due to alcohol consumption. Hull arrived at the 1st tee minutes after her teammates and completed the practice round alone. During a video clip that circulated online, the English golfer jokingly attributed her tardiness to drinks from the previous night while gesturing toward her caddie. The team hierarchy intervened to clarify the situation, emphasizing the athlete's teetotal status. This incident occurs during the lead-up to the Solheim Cup, where Europe aims to reclaim the trophy from the United States. Hull remains a central member of the European team's roster for the event in the Netherlands.

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  • Charley Hull arrived late for a Tuesday practice tee time in the Netherlands.
  • The golfer completed the practice session alone at Bernardus Golf.
  • European team officials refuted online claims that alcohol caused the delay.
  • Hull is a teetotaler and joked about the incident while pointing to her caddie.
  • The Solheim Cup matches between Europe and the United States begin this week.
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  • 5:29 PMThe Guardian SportSolheim Cup vice-captain denies Charley Hull’s late arrival due to ‘drinks’
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Teetotal Hull teed off alone in practice Briton in Women’s Open controversy in August Charley Hull has, unsurprisingly, been involved in a colourful start to Solheim Cup week. After arriving late for her Tuesday practice tee time in the Netherlands, an online clip of her joking about the reason prompted a cascade of online speculation and ended with members of the European team hierarchy forcibly denying any overindulgence on the teetotal Hull’s behalf on Monday night. In an unusual scene, Hull, who is crucial to Europe’s quest to reclaim the Solheim Cup from the United States this week, drove off alone at Bernardus Golf and caught up with her teammates after arriving on the 1st tee minutes behind them. In a clip that gained traction, Hull appeared to jokingly blame “drinks” from the night before. The English golfer did, however, seem to point towards her caddie at the time. Continue reading...

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