Charley Hull Rebounds at ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open After Olympic Disappointment

Hull Blames Injury, Not Smoking Ban for Poor Olympic Performance

Charley Hull has made a strong comeback at the ISPS HANDA Women's Scottish Open, dispelling concerns that the Olympic ban on smoking contributed to her poor performance in Tokyo.

Hull's Olympic campaign got off to a rocky start with an opening round of 81, raising questions about her preparation and fitness.

Injury Impacts Olympic Performance

Hull has now revealed that an injury and subsequent rust on her game were the true culprits behind her disappointing Olympic performance.

She explained that she had injured her back in the lead-up to the Games, which affected her swing and overall performance.

Strong Performance at Women's Scottish Open

Despite the setback, Hull has bounced back in impressive fashion at the Women's Scottish Open.

She carded a solid opening round of 69, putting her just two shots behind the leaders.

Olympic Ban on Smoking Not a Factor

Hull has also dismissed suggestions that the Olympic ban on smoking played a role in her poor performance in Tokyo.

She stated that she had quit smoking several years ago and the ban had no impact on her preparation or performance.

Canadian Olympic Committee Apologizes for Smoking Incident

Meanwhile, the Canadian Olympic Committee has apologized after one of its athletes was caught smoking in the Olympic Village.

The incident occurred despite a strict ban on smoking in all Olympic venues and accommodations.