EXCLUSIVE: Star female golfer fires back at Sydney Sweeney critics: 'She's got sex appeal'
Fox News • • sports
Key Points:
- LPGA golfer Charley Hull defended Sydney Sweeney against criticism over her nearly nude commercial promoting the prediction market platform Novig, calling the backlash "ridiculous" and an overreaction by other female athletes.
- Hull emphasized that Sweeney, who holds equity in Novig, is simply modeling for an advertisement and noted that the majority of the company's audience is likely male bettors, making the ad a smart marketing move.
- Hull expressed frustration with the negativity surrounding the ad, praising Sweeney's appearance and dismissing claims that it harms women's sports as unfounded.
- In addition to her comments on the controversy, Hull promoted the upcoming "on!vitational" indoor golf tournament and shared her enthusiasm for growing golf's appeal among younger audiences.
- Hull also revealed her preference for nicotine pouches during the LPGA season and expressed interest in playing golf with John Daly, highlighting her candid and relatable personality within the sports world.
