Hull looking to get back to 'ruthless' self

Golfer Charley Hull says she is looking to get back to her "ruthless" self after finishing joint sixth in The Open at Royal Lytham and St Annes last weekend.

Hull started the final day in contention, five shots behind Yealimi Noh, but shot a +1 round of 72 on Sunday as Shiho Kuwaki went on to pick up the trophy following a dramatic play-off with Esther Henseleit.

During an eventful week in which she defended herself following a prank she played on her caddie, Hull showed some exceptional touches, including a wonderful opening tee shot on Friday.

Speaking before her entry in this weekend's PIF London Championship at the Centurion Club in Hertfordshire, Hull vowed to re-find her winning touch.

"When I was younger, I was way more ruthless as a person, and sometimes I want to get back to that," she told BBC Look East.

"The more you play golf, the more good shots you hit and the more bad shots you hit. You have to just remember how good you are and be confident."

Hull has been selected in next month's Solheim Cup by captain Anna Nordqvist - her eighth participation in the elite event, at the age of just 30.

She is Europe's top-ranked pick, and currently ranked sixth in the world, with an impressive personal record in the competition of 15 wins from 27 matches.

Successful in four of her past seven appearances in the Solheim Cup, Hull has reflected on becoming the most experienced player on the European team despite her young age - and the weight of expectation that comes with leadership.

"It's wild really. I still feel quite young; hopefully I look young," she said.

"I did feel the pressure last week because I felt like it was such a big week to me.

"I'll still go to Lottie Woad for advice and it's her rookie year. I'm normally pretty chilled, I'm just like 'Let's go out and play golf'.

"I'm not really into any fist-bumps. Maybe on the final few holes, but not on the first hole. I just like to be chilled out on the golf course."