Charley Hull Struggles in Olympic Opener

Charley Hull, representing Great Britain in the women's golf competition at the 2024 Paris Olympics, faced a challenging start, scoring a 9-over 81 in the first round, placing her last among 60 competitors. Hull, who has ADHD and uses smoking to manage her nerves, admitted that the smoking ban at the Paris Games might impact her performance. Despite her viral fame for smoking on the course, Hull acknowledges the rule and is attempting to adjust. Hull's Olympic journey includes a previous appearance in Rio 2016, where she finished tied for seventh. Teammate Georgia Hall is positioned 36th with a 3-over 46 after 11 holes. The tournament is being led by Celine Boutier of France with a score of -4 in 12 holes.