On sweltering days, indulging in an ice cream cone can be incredibly rewarding. For one golfer, however, this sweet treat became more than just a way to cool off – it seemingly turned into a symbol of good luck.
Charley Hull began her journey at the Evian Championship with some challenges, recording two bogeys within her first six holes. However, she soon found her rhythm, finishing the last 12 holes with an impressive 7-under par score.
Amidst this remarkable performance, Hull paused her game briefly to hold an ice cream cone during her round.
Interestingly, she didn’t actually eat any of the ice cream, despite what many might have assumed.
“I didn’t eat the ice cream. My boyfriend got it for my caddie, so I held it for a minute when he was putting my club in the bag,” Hull shared with reporters.
Hull said she does eat during golf tournaments, but her dietary plan is more nutritious, including items like bars and bananas.
“I always eat every other hole,” Hull said. “So I eat on the third, the fifth, and the seventh, and then just every hole in pretty much.”
Although Hull said she didn’t have ice cream, her turnaround was still sparked by confidence and resilience.
“I kind of just believed in myself and just kind of relaxed out there and took my time and took advantage of the birdies,” she said.
After being forced to withdraw from last year’s Evian Championship due to an illness, Hull is currently playing her 11th event of the season.
Before missing the cut at the Women’s PGA, she finished in the top 10 at the Chevron and in the top 2 at the U.S. Women’s Open.
Despite a rocky start, Hull currently sits in the top three at Evian and three back of Aki Iwai’s lead at 8 under.
“Very lucky to be here – it’s almost like a little holiday,” Hull said of being at the tournament.