English golfer Charley Hull joined Barstool Sports host Frankie Borrelli for a recent video, where Borrelli smoked his first cigarette with her. The interaction took place this week during the ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open in Scotland, and Borrelli shared a clip of the moment on his X (formerly Twitter) account.
In the clip, Hull humorously welcomed Borrelli as he tried smoking for the first time in his life, a rare moment captured amid the golfing event.
A playful moment as Frankie Borrelli experiences smoking for the first time
Frankie Borrelli posted the video captioned:
“Ripped a dart with Charley Hull”
During the short clip, Hull joked to Borrelli after he took a puff:
“Congratulations, you now have broke your cigarette virginity.”
When Hull asked Borrelli his age, he replied, “31,” to which she responded:
“At the age of 31,” Hull replied.
Charley Hull’s openness about smoking habits in golf
Charley Hull had attracted attention last year after being seen smoking on golf courses during the 2024 US Women’s Open and other LPGA events. She addressed her smoking openly on social media earlier this year, describing it as the only unhealthy habit she maintains.
“It’s the only bad thing [smoking] I do! I don’t eat hardly unhealthily, I eat super clean I never drink (alcohol) probs 2/3 times a year max. I got all my drinking out the way when I was 18/19 (good times)!”
Reflections on playing golf in Scotland and on European terrain
At a press conference for the 2025 ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open, held in Gailes, Scotland, Charley Hull shared candid insights about competing on European courses. Despite common assumptions, she revealed she is not naturally a links golf player, given that she grew up playing parkland courses in central England rather than links courses.
“It brings a sense of comfort. I’m not going to lie, I’m not the best links player. Everyone thinks because I’m from England I’ve always been brought up playing links and that. I’ve always played parkland golf courses because I’m from, like, the middle of England, do you know what I mean. We used to play the British Am and that on links golf.
“I do my game is more suited to America, but I do think now as I’ve matured a player, I’ve got more shots in my bag and everything and I’ve really work on it. So I’m starting to like links golf. Like, I love links golf when I play with my friends. It’s fun. But it’s hard in a tournament when you have a card in your hand,” she added.
Charley Hull’s recent performances across LPGA Tour events
This season, Hull has had a strong presence on the LPGA Tour. She began with a tie for 19th place at the Founders Cup, followed by an impressive top-5 finish at the HSBC Women’s World Championship, where she placed T4. She also secured a T11 finish at the Ford Championship.
Additional notable results this year include tying for 12th place at both the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship and the US Women’s Open, as well as finishing T28 at the T-Mobile Match Play event. These performances reflect her steady form as she competes internationally.
Significance of Hull’s journey and future outlook
Charley Hull’s candidness about her smoking habit and insights into playing conditions on European courses provide a rare glimpse into the personal side of a professional golfer. As she continues her 2024 campaign, her ability to adapt to different playing styles, particularly on challenging links courses in Scotland, will be a key factor in her success. Fans and observers alike will watch closely to see how Hull integrates these experiences into her game moving forward.