“It’s high time we no longer have to show deference towards male golfers”

Recently, the media has been featuring Charley Hull for smoking cigarettes while playing golf. Nevertheless, come 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, she won’t be able to indulge in a puff of tobacco.

This week in Paris, Hull will be making her debut at the Olympics as she is one of two golfers chosen to represent Great Britain.

The women’s golf competition for the 2024 Paris Olympics is slated to commence at Le Golf National on Wednesday, August 7.

Hull announced during the pre-event press conference on Tuesday, August 6 that smoking would not be permitted for her on course this week.

She disclosed that the Olympics had prohibited smoking and expressed concern about its impact on her performance since it served as a calming mechanism during high-pressure situations in games.

Here are some reactions from online fans who had varying opinions on the smoke ban in Paris.

A fan wrote, “There can’t be a genuine rule about this. Lol, am I right?”

Another commenter stated, “It sounds insane that the French would prohibit smoking.”

Another user commented, “Since I’ve quit smoking on the golf course (which is my best excuse for playing poorly and having a low handicap), my game has gone downhill.”

According to this user’s opinion, it appears that she has encountered a situation that should have been addressed before being permitted to smoke during tournament rounds. Instead of cigarettes 🚬, the player should utilize patches, shots and/or gum on course.

A user commented stating that they are unconcerned with the choices made by Charley Hull, but rather troubled by why the golf media chooses to give emphasis and dramatize her smoking habit. The comment suggests that this does not make her appear any cooler or engaging, reminding others of warnings on these products for a valid reason.