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The Guardian - UK
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Ewan Murray in Bernadus, Netherlands

Solheim Cup vice-captain denies Charley Hull’s late arrival due to ‘drinks’

Charley Hull of Team Europe tees off on the fifth hole during a practice round prior to the Solheim Cup 2026.
Charley Hull gets a drive away in practice at Bernardus Golf. Photograph: Kate McShane/Getty Images

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 US 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.

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