Charley Hull fires back with a witty reply after being labeled “intense” at Grant Thornton

Charley Hull and Michael Brennan were easily one of the most unexpected pairings among the 12 new teams at this year’s Grant Thornton Invitational. Brennan didn’t even know he’d be competing until Monday, after Daniel Berger pulled out earlier in the week.
Despite the late notice and limited time together, the duo came close to winning the event, eventually finishing tied for second, three strokes behind champions Andrew Novak and Lauren Coughlin.
Brennan was quick to praise his partner’s performance, admitting he struggled with his iron play but credited Hull for keeping them in contention. He said she carried the team for much of the round and called her performance impressive.
Hull, however, was more critical of herself, even though iron play has been one of her strengths throughout 2025. She explained that she’s been making swing changes and didn’t quite have the right feel during the week, so she relied on what she had. Her plan, she said, was to take a short break before getting back to practice — something she genuinely enjoys.
At just 23, Brennan is a Wake Forest alum who earned his first PGA Tour start as a professional this season, winning the Bank of Utah Championship on a sponsor exemption. He admitted he felt more nervous than usual on Friday, mainly because he didn’t want to disappoint Hull.
Hull arrived at Tiburon Golf Club with a clear goal: learning. She said she enjoys asking questions and picking up insights from male players, noting Brennan’s strong game. While she joked that he might have thought she was being overly curious, she described the atmosphere on the course as relaxed.
Earlier in the week, shortly after meeting, the PGA Tour social media team asked the pair to describe each other in one word. Hull labeled Brennan as “cool,” while he chose “intense” to describe her.
Hull was visibly surprised by the comment.
“Intense? You really think I’m intense?” she said with disbelief. “I’m honestly one of the most laid-back people you’ll ever meet.”