Charley Hull positive about her game ahead of a busy major season
Friday 15 April 2016 10:24, UK
Charley Hull believes her hard work off the course is paying off as she begins to find form ahead of a busy summer of majors.
The world No 25 narrowly missed out on a maiden major victory at last month's ANA Inspiration, finishing in a tie-for-second alongside In Gee Chun as Lydia Ko claimed a one-shot win.
Hull had posted a back-nine 32 during her final round in California to move into contention, only to see hopes of forcing a play-off dashed when Ko carded a final-hole birdie.
The strong showing in the opener major of the year followed top-10 finishes Pure-Silk Bahamas LPGA Classic and the Women's Australian Open, with Hull now confident that a first win since the 2014 Lalla Meryem Cup isn't far away.
"I feel like my game is in a good place," Hull told Sky Sports News HQ. "I've had a good season so far, so all my hard work has been paying off I think.
"I had a great week (at the ANA). There were no nerves and I was just thinking it would be great to go out and have a good chance to win it, because I was pumped up.
"Because I have been in that position quite a few times, I don't really feel about golf on the golf course. I try and switch my mind away from it.
"I'm not scared of the possibility of doing well, so I'm like 'oh I love this feeling' and then go out there and make more birdies."
Hull has been working on her fitness and nutrition over the winter after a change of coach last year, with the 20-year-old now looking to continue her rise up the world rankings.
A busy summer sees three majors played over a seven-week stretch ahead of golf's return to the Olympics in August, but Hull is relishing the opportunity to play so many big events in such a short space of time.
"It's quite good when they're close together," Hull added. "You can kind of get on a roll and I enjoy that, so I'm buzzed for it.
"I feel like lately I've been playing well on the back nine when I have to. It started at the Solheim Cup and after that I feel like my gym stuff has been helping me a lot as well.
"I try and eat really healthily and I feel like it definitely helped with my swing. When I'm under pressure it feels like I've been coping good."
