Charley Hull Defends Sydney Sweeney Advertisement Criticism

LPGA golfer Charley Hull addressed criticism surrounding an advertisement involving Sydney Sweeney after taking a weekend away from competition, while also drawing attention to recent football controversies and fan incidents covered in sports news.

Hull, ranked as the world’s 8th-ranked female golfer, discussed the reaction to Sweeney’s advertisement during an interview with OutKick. The golfer said she did not understand the level of criticism directed at the campaign.

"The amount of backlash that [it] is getting, I just don't understand the way people's brains work," Hull said.

Hull continued defending the advertisement, describing it as a modeling project and saying critics had overreacted. Her comments came as she prepared to return to golf activities after spending time away with friends.

"They're making a big deal out of nothing. It's an actress slash model modeling for an advert. And I think she owns the company as well," Hull said.

The LPGA star also discussed other sports topics in the column, including a disputed officiating decision during Alabama’s game against Georgia and the Miami Dolphins’ 0-5 start to the season.

The football discussion included reactions to a pass interference no-call in the Alabama-Georgia matchup and fan tensions during the Dolphins-Bengals game at Hard Rock Stadium. The article also highlighted Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa’s performance in a loss against Atlanta.