Charley Hull forced to withdraw after twice collapsing at The Amundi Evian Championship
Charley Hull’s bid to claim her first career major title at this week’s Amundi Evian Championship was cut short in a scary turn of events during Thursday’s opening round that ultimately led to her withdrawing from the tournament.
Hull, 29, teed off on the 10th tee at Evian Resort Golf Club in Evian-les-Bains, France, in a pairing with Ruoning Yin and Haeran Ryu. After making the turn with a one under score, Hull was seen sitting down beside a bunker near the third green. According to reports, she proceeded to go to the fourth tee only to collapse.
Golf Channel reported that after a 15-minute medical break, Hull hit her tee shot but collapsed again. Photos from the course showed Hull on the ground and then being taken off the golf course via a stretcher on a golf cart.
According to reports from the Golf Channel, Hull is suffering from a virus. The LPGA Tour’s statement on X did not include any further details: “Charley Hull has withdrawn from the first round of the @EvianChamp due to illness.”
According to The Times of London, after receiving medical care on the course, Charley Hull was conscious and communicating. She reportedly said, “I was playing pretty well, but I feel faint,” and mentioned having trouble with her vision.
Currently ranked 19th in the world, Hull placed tied for 12th in both the U.S. Women’s Open and the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship held in May and June. Although she has two LPGA wins, she is still seeking her first major title, despite finishing in the top six of all five women’s majors.
Earlier in the season, Hull dealt with illness during the HSBC Women’s World Championship in Singapore in February. She mentioned vomiting before the third round, but still managed to complete a personal-best 5k run and ended the event tied for fourth.
