Known for keeping a brisk pace during her games, Charley Hull could have used a cigarette on Thursday. Hull teed off with Nelly Korda and Lexi Thompson and seemed to control herself during… the first hole of the opening round. The reason? Lexi Thompson was a little too slow in hitting her shots. Sure, Hull didn’t say anything to the media after that, but she looked positively livid. But, hey, she managed to make it into the weekend. But not everything went gloomy and boring for Charley Hull, as per Mel Reid.
The former LPGA star is currently active at Erin Hills during the ongoing U.S. Women’s Open as an NBC reporter. Talking about Hull, the veteran LPGA star added a little bit to her frequent interaction from earlier this month. Earlier this month, when they interacted at the Black Desert Championship, Hull confessed, “I prefer playing golf with my friends at home than I do on Tour. Like that’s generally what I do, because I love golf for the golf… Not just for making money and stuff.” This time, when they interacted ahead of the U.S. Women’s Open, Reid shared a funny moment.
“Bumped into her today. Um, she asked me how my sperm was, so that was great. Said he’s doing good, mate. Still good. She was like, cool. I was like, thanks,” Reid shared of their interaction on Quiet Please! With Mel and Kira. Kira Dixpn burst out laughing and asked, “Sperm, does she mean your child?” Reid laughed and confirmed, “She means Kai. She just called him my sperm ’cause she’s still extremely confused how Kylie got pregnant. Um, yes, okay. I would love to say Charley and I. I’m still going to say Charley if she just tames down the workouts a little bit, because it’s quite a draining golf course, and it’s a big golf course, and it’s undulating. It’s going to take a lot of energy anyway.”
Mel Reid and her wife Carly welcomed their son, Kai William Reid, on November 8, 2023, at 12:29 p.m. He weighed 7 lb 6 oz at birth. Although the delivery started smoothly, they encountered complications that required care in the NICU at Baptist Downtown/Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital. However, Mel Reid is right about Charley Hull’s workout routines.
Charley Hull’s workout routine includes 40 dumbbell snatches, 30 box jumps or squat jumps, 20 rowing calories, and 10 devil press double dumbbell exercises, which can be particularly draining on a challenging course like Erin Hills that already demands a lot of energy. This intense regimen builds strength, endurance, and explosive power, essential for navigating the course’s undulating terrain and lengthy holes. However, she may need to tone down these workouts to avoid excessive fatigue and ensure she can maintain focus during critical moments in her rounds. Given the tough course and the elite roster, Hull currently stands at T38. However, this isn’t the first time Mel Reid has shared a funny story about her friend.
Mel Reid once said she doesn’t have “many PG stories of Charley Hull”
In a 2024 appearance on the Golf Channel, Mel Reid shared a hilarious story about her Solheim Cup teammate Charley Hull from the 2017 tournament. During this event, Reid and Hull faced off against American stars Lexi Thompson and Cristie Kerr. As they approached the 16th hole, they found themselves one down in a crucial match. Hull had a pivotal 12-foot putt that could tie the match, but instead of focusing solely on the shot, she turned to her caddie, Adam Woodward, and asked if he had booked her a massage for her stiff neck.
Reid humorously noted, “She literally holes the putt, doesn’t even celebrate with me, and goes, ‘You definitely booked it, yeah? Because my neck’s well stiff, innit?’” This lighthearted moment highlighted Hull’s unique personality, as Reid described her as a “glamour girl” who loves attention and often brings a fun, carefree attitude to the game. Reid emphasized Hull’s fierce competitiveness, stating, “She is one of the most fierce competitors I have ever met,” showcasing how she balances her playful nature with a strong desire to win. When Dixon posted this interview on X, Reid replied, “I don’t have many PG stories of @HullCharley but here’s one of them .”
I don’t have many PG stories of @HullCharley but here’s one of them https://t.co/pzwl8SdVZo
— Mel Reid (@melreidgolf) May 31, 2024
Reid also reflected on the challenges of keeping Hull focused during the Solheim Cup, joking that “taming a wild animal” was often part of the experience. She added, “She’d probably be getting her hair done or something,” if you didn’t catch her at a press conference. Reid expressed her admiration for Hull’s talent and potential, saying, “I could talk about Charley all day long, all day long and all night long.”
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