“My button flew off”: Charley Hull relives wardrobe malfunction horror during LPGA round

Charley Hull has recalled an embarrassing wardrobe malfunction during an LPGA event in Canada, admitting the incident was entirely of her own making.

The world number four reflected on the moment from the 2015 Canadian Pacific Women’s Open, where a change in lifestyle and diet led to an awkward on-course situation — played out in front of live television cameras.

Speaking on the Vanity Index Podcast, Hull explained how her habits shifted in her late teens.

“I was so skinny growing up and when I got to about 18 or 19, I started going out drinking cider and I didn’t understand what a hangover was,” Hull said.

“Whenever I had a hangover, I’d eat loads of unhealthy food and I put on loads of weight.”

The issue came to a head during one of her early tournaments working with caddie Adam Woodward. 

Despite a strong performance that would eventually see her finish tied seventh, the round took an uncomfortable turn on the 15th hole.

“The first week of Adam Woodward caddying for me, I think we finished sixth. So we had a good week,” she said.

“But coming down the 15th hole I hit this shot and one of my trousers was tight for me where I’d put on a bit of weight.

“My button flew off as I hit this shot. The cameraman recorded it as the zipper went down as well.

“I was like ‘Oh no, this is on live TV.’

“The cameraman has had to radio into the other cameraman to get a little pin so I can pin my trousers together to finish the golf round with.”

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Hull managed to regroup after the incident, finishing nine under par, while Lydia Ko went on to win the tournament.

The experience marked a turning point for Hull, who has since become known for her dedication to fitness and training, regularly showcasing her workout routines.

Now firmly established among the elite in women’s golf since turning professional in 2013, the 30-year-old English star also offered a candid assessment of the modern game.

Speaking ahead of this week's Chevron Championship, the first ladies major of the season, Hull admitted she rarely watches regular PGA Tour events, favouring the challenge of major championships instead.

“I much prefer that (majors),” Hull said. 

“I think that’s the way golf should be. It’s way more interesting.

“I don’t really watch golf, but when I watch the men’s golf I watch the majors and I enjoy it a lot more when they’re struggling on the golf course. I think it’s a lot more fun.”

Hull, who now has a clothing deal with Malbon Golf, added that today’s professional game lacks variety, with an over-reliance on power.

“It’s quite boring watching a birdie-fest,” she said. 

“All you see is hitting a long drive, hitting a wedge on the green and holding a putt.

“It’s nice to see golf be played as an art, like when they have to create shots. I much prefer that. That’s why I preferred golf 20, 30 years ago.”

Hull heads into Sunday's final round of the Chevron Championship at five-under par, sitting just outside the top 10 but 11 shots behind runaway leader, Nelly Korda.

Korda, the world number two, holds a commanding five-shot advantage as she targets a second Chevron Championship title and the third major victory of her career.

Should the American go on to win the Chevron Championship, then she will move back to world number one. 

Hull is still seeking a first major title.