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‘Too Golf Obsessed’: Charley Hull Identifies the Personal Struggle Standing Between Her and World No. 1

Charley Hull has opened up about the mental hurdle she believes is holding her back from claiming the world No. 1 ranking in women’s golf.

The 28-year-old English golfer, currently ranked eighth globally, told Golfweek that her intense focus on the sport sometimes clouds her ability to move on after tournaments. Hull, who reached a career-high third in the rankings earlier this year following her victory at the PIF Saudi Ladies International, admitted she struggles to detach from the pressures of competition, often letting results dictate her mood rather than enjoying a balanced life outside golf.

Her candid remarks come as she continues to chase Nelly Korda, who has dominated the 2026 season with four LPGA Tour wins, including two majors—the Chevron Championship and the U.S. Women’s Open—while maintaining a far more consistent points haul than Hull’s current pace.

Despite finishing runner-up at the U.S. Women’s Open and recording top-10s in other majors, Hull’s inability to replicate Korda’s winning form on the LPGA Tour this year underscores the gap between the two.

Hull’s highest ranking before this season was fifth, achieved in September 2025 after her Kroger Queen City Championship victory, but her recent struggles highlight the mental resilience required to sustain elite performance at the sport’s highest level.

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