Hull Defends Scratchcard Prank on Caddie After Criticism
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- Charley Hull told critics to "lighten up" after backlash over a scratchcard prank on her caddie Adam Woodward ahead of the Women's Open at Royal Lytham & St Annes.
- Hull bought the scratchcard from a Blackpool joke shop and tricked Woodward into believing he had won £100,000, capturing the moment on camera.
- Dame Laura Davies, a four-time major winner, described the stunt as "extremely cruel" when asked about it on commentary.
- Hull, 30, refused to apologize and said she would "100%" do it again, stating Woodward "thought it was funny after" and "is not uptight."
- Hull said Woodward can "lump it" if people don't like the joke, and promised to buy him 100 scratchcards at the end of the week.
- Hull revealed she deletes social media from her phone during tournament weeks to stay "in the present moment."
Why it matters: The exchange exposes a generational and cultural split within women's golf: Hull's dismissive "lighten up" response to a prank she personally staged contrasts sharply with Dame Laura Davies's rare public rebuke from the commentary booth, putting a senior figure on record against a current star during a major championship week.
