Hull tells prank critics to jog on

Hull shrugs off prank backlash

Charley Hull has told critics to pipe down after her scratchcard prank on caddie Adam Woodward sparked outrage online. The stunt - where Hull tricked Woodward into thinking he'd scooped £100,000 - drew fierce criticism on social media. Hull's response? She couldn't care less.

The English golfer insisted Woodward saw the funny side. More than that, she claims the backlash is actually helping her game. "It fuels me," she said, suggesting the negativity drives her to perform better.

Quietly in contention at Royal Lytham

While the internet raged, Hull got on with business at the AIG Women's Open. A second-round 71 followed her opening 69, leaving her at two under par at Royal Lytham & St Annes. She's firmly in the mix heading into the weekend.

Hull admitted she had very little sleep before round two but says her nerves have settled. She's confident and looking forward to the challenge ahead.

Love her or loathe her, Hull remains box office.