Britain's Hull hopes smoking will be allowed at Olympic golf

Olympic athletes are usually known for their clean living, but British golfer Charley Hull is worried that a possible smoking ban will affect her ability to control her nerves.

Hull has attracted attention on social media for smoking during competitions, but the 28-year-old is worried she will not be allowed to at Le Golf National this week.

"I do smoke on the course," Hull said ahead of Wednesday's first round of the women's event.

"It's a habit but I won't do it this week... I don't think you're allowed.

"Yeah, I think it will (affect her). Because it relaxes me a little bit. But it is what it is."

Hull however added that "hopefully" France's reputation as a country with a high rate of smokers will see her be allowed to avoid any ban on lighting up on the fairways.