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Tyrrell Glen Hatton (/ˈtɪrəl/; born 14 October 1991) is an English professional golfer. He has played on the European Tour and the PGA Tour, winning eight times on the former, including five Rolex Series events. He also has one win on the PGA Tour at the 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational, and has played on four Ryder Cup teams, winning three times. In 2024, he joined LIV Golf as a member of Jon Rahm's Legion XIII GC.

Key Information

Career

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Hatton qualified for the 2010 Open Championship as an amateur.[2]

Prior to joining the Challenge Tour in 2012 Hatton mainly played on the PGA EuroPro Tour and the Jamega Pro Golf Tour and has won two events on each of these tours. His first professional win came at Woodcote Park Golf Club on the Jamega Tour[3] He followed this up with a second win on the Jamega Tour at Caversham Heath.[4] Hatton was a medalist at PGA EuroPro Tour's 2012 qualifying school at Frilford Heath Golf Club[5] and he followed this with a second win at the Your Golf Travel Classic at Bovey Castle later in the same season.[6] He won Rookie of the Year the same season.[7]

Hatton played on the Challenge Tour in 2012 and 2013. His best finishes were a pair of T-2s at the Kazakhstan Open and The Foshan Open in 2013. He finished 10th on the 2013 Challenge Tour rankings to qualify for the 2014 European Tour.[8]

European Tour

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In his rookie season on the European Tour, Hatton finished T-2 at the 2014 Joburg Open, a qualifying series event for the 2014 Open Championship at Hoylake; with ties for qualification broken by Official World Golf Ranking, as the lowest ranked player Hatton was the one to miss out. Later in the year, he finished in a tie for fourth place at the Aberdeen Asset Management Scottish Open, the final qualifying series event, to earn his place in The Open field.[9]

On 9 October 2016, Hatton secured his first victory on the European Tour as he cruised to the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship title at St Andrews. He finished on 23 under par, four shots clear of South African Richard Sterne and England's Ross Fisher. Hatton carded a final round six-under 66, having equalled the St Andrews Old Course record with a 62 in the third round. The win took him inside the top 35 of the Official World Golf Ranking, from 53rd.[10]

After a summer of struggles in 2017, Hatton found himself in contention at the British Masters – but a disappointing weekend saw him finish T8. His on-course temperament was called into question, with veteran European Tour pro Gary Evans telling him to "grow up."[11] Hatton responded a week later at the successful defence of his Alfred Dunhill Links Championship title by saying: "Nobody's perfect."[12] Hatton also won the next week, winning the Italian Open. At the Masters, he fell on the golf course and suffered a wrist injury that necessitated surgery in 2020.[13]

In September 2018, Hatton qualified for the European team participating in the 2018 Ryder Cup. Europe defeated the U.S. team 17+1⁄2 to 10+1⁄2 at Le Golf National outside of Paris, France. Hatton won one of his two fourball matches playing alongside Paul Casey, losing the other, and lost his singles match against Patrick Reed.[14]

In November 2019, Hatton won the Turkish Airlines Open. Hatton finished the event at 20-under-par and then won a six-man playoff to claim the title and the first prize of US$2,000,000.[15]

PGA Tour

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Hatton after winning the Arnold Palmer Invitational in 2020

In March 2020, Hatton won the Arnold Palmer Invitational by one stroke over Marc Leishman for his first PGA Tour victory.[16] In October, Hatton won the European Tour's flagship event, BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth. He became the second player to win three Rolex Series events,[17] and the win lifted him into the top 10 of the world ranking for the first time.[18]

Hatton regained winning ways in 2021 by securing a victory at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship. It was his fourth Rolex Series win.[19]

In September 2021, Hatton played on the European team in the 2021 Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits in Kohler, Wisconsin. The U.S. team won 19–9 and Hatton went 1–2–1 and lost his Sunday singles match against Justin Thomas.

In September 2023, Hatton played on the European team in the 2023 Ryder Cup at Marco Simone Golf and Country Club in Rome, Italy. The European team won 16.5–11.5 and Hatton went 3–0–1 including a win in his Sunday singles match against Brian Harman.

LIV Golf League

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In January 2024, Hatton joined LIV Golf.[20] Later that season, Hatton won his first event in over three years, at LIV Golf Nashville, shooting a six-under-par final round to win.[21]

Personal life

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Hatton is a supporter of Liverpool F.C.[22]

Professional wins (13)

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PGA Tour wins (1)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory 		Runner-up
1 8 Mar 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational −4 (68-69-73-74=284) 1 stroke Australia Marc Leishman

European Tour wins (8)

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Legend
Flagship events (1)
Rolex Series (5)[a]
Other European Tour (3)
No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory 		Runner(s)-up
1 9 Oct 2016 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship −23 (67-70-62-66=265) 4 strokes England Ross Fisher, South Africa Richard Sterne
2 8 Oct 2017 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (2) −24 (68-65-65-66=264) 3 strokes England Ross Fisher
3 15 Oct 2017 Italian Open −21 (69-64-65-65=263) 1 stroke Thailand Kiradech Aphibarnrat, England Ross Fisher
4 10 Nov 2019 Turkish Airlines Open −20 (68-68-65-67=268) Playoff France Benjamin Hébert, United States Kurt Kitayama,
France Victor Perez, Austria Matthias Schwab,
South Africa Erik van Rooyen
5 11 Oct 2020 BMW PGA Championship −19 (66-67-69-67=269) 4 strokes France Victor Perez
6 24 Jan 2021 Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship −18 (65-68-71-66=270) 4 strokes Australia Jason Scrivener
7 6 Oct 2024 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship (3) −24 (65-68-61-70=264) 1 stroke Belgium Nicolas Colsaerts
8 19 Jan 2025 Hero Dubai Desert Classic −15 (71-65-68-69=273) 1 stroke New Zealand Daniel Hillier

European Tour playoff record (1–0)

No. Year Tournament Opponents Result
1 2019 Turkish Airlines Open France Benjamin Hébert, United States Kurt Kitayama,
France Victor Perez, Austria Matthias Schwab,
South Africa Erik van Rooyen 		Won with par on fourth extra hole
Kitayama eliminated by birdie on third hole
Hébert, Perez and van Rooyen eliminated by birdie on first hole

PGA EuroPro Tour wins (1)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory 		Runners-up
1 25 May 2012 Your Golf Travel Classic −12 (67-64-67=198) 3 strokes England Martin LeMesurier, Wales Stuart Manley

Jamega Pro Golf Tour wins (2)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory 		Runners-up
1 19 Sep 2011 Woodcote Park −5 (69-68=137) 3 strokes England Adam Gee, England Tom Murray,
England Graham Povey, England Martin Sell,
England Nathan Treacher
2 3 Sep 2012 Caversham Heath −11 (70-65=135) 2 strokes England James Ruebotham, England Martin Sell

LIV Golf League wins (1)

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No. Date Tournament Winning score Margin of
victory		 Runner-up
1 23 Jun 2024 LIV Golf Nashville −19 (65-64-65=194) 6 strokes England Sam Horsfield

Results in major championships

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Results not in chronological order in 2020.

Tournament 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
Masters Tournament CUT T44
U.S. Open CUT T6
The Open Championship CUT CUT CUT CUT T5 CUT T51
PGA Championship T25 T10 CUT T10
Tournament 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Masters Tournament T56 CUT T18 52 T34 T9 T14
PGA Championship T48 CUT T38 T13 T15 T63 T60
U.S. Open T21 CUT CUT T56 T27 T26 T4
The Open Championship T6 NT CUT T11 T20 CUT T16
  Top 10
  Did not play

CUT = missed the halfway cut
"T" = tied
NT = no tournament due to COVID-19 pandemic

Summary

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Tournament Wins 2nd 3rd Top-5 Top-10 Top-25 Events Cuts made
Masters Tournament 0 0 0 0 1 3 9 7
PGA Championship 0 0 0 0 2 5 11 9
U.S. Open 0 0 0 1 2 3 9 6
The Open Championship 0 0 0 1 2 5 13 6
Totals 0 0 0 2 7 16 42 28
  • Most consecutive cuts made – 11 (2022 Masters – 2024 U.S. Open)
  • Longest streak of top-10s – 2 (2016 Open – 2016 PGA)

Results in The Players Championship

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Tournament 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
The Players Championship T41 CUT CUT C CUT T13 2
  Top 10

CUT = missed the half-way cut
"T" indicates a tie for a place
C = Cancelled after the first round due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Results in World Golf Championships

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Tournament 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023
Championship 10 T3 T19 T6 T22
Match Play T17 R16 R16 NT1 T56 R16 T59
Invitational T36 T28 T43 T69 T17
Champions T54 T23 T11 T22 T14 NT1 NT1 NT1

1Cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic

  Top 10
  Did not play

QF, R16, R32, R64 = Round in which player lost in match play
NT = No tournament
"T" = Tied
Note that the Championship and Invitational were discontinued from 2022. The Champions was discontinued from 2023.

Team appearances

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Professional

See also

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Notes

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References

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Tyrrell Hatton

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Tyrrell Hatton (born 14 October 1991) is an English professional golfer competing primarily on the League and the DP World Tour. Having turned professional in 2011, Hatton has secured eight victories on the DP World Tour, including five Rolex Series events such as the and a record three Links Championships in 2016, 2017, and 2024. He claimed his sole title at the 2020 . In 2024, Hatton joined with Legion XIII, where he won the individual event at Nashville and contributed to team successes, including the 2025 LIV Golf Team Championships. He has represented in four Ryder Cups (2018, 2021, 2023, 2025), playing a key role in victories in 2018, 2023, and 2025. Despite no major championship wins, Hatton has recorded multiple top-10 finishes, including fifth at the . Hatton is distinguished by his intense competitiveness, often manifesting in vocal outbursts of frustration during play, which highlight his unfiltered passion but have occasionally led to fines and public scrutiny.

Early Life and Amateur Career

Family Background and Introduction to Golf

Tyrrell Hatton was born on 14 October 1991 in , , , to Jeff Hatton and Karen Hatton. His father, Jeff, is a former professional golfer who transitioned into coaching roles, including instructing his son from an early age. Jeff Hatton's background in the sport provided Tyrrell with direct access to professional-level guidance, emphasizing technical fundamentals and competitive discipline. Little public information exists on Karen Hatton's professional or personal background beyond her role in supporting the family, though she has been noted as part of Tyrrell's foundational support system. Hatton's introduction to golf occurred in infancy, with his father reporting that he began swinging a club at just 13 months old. By age three, Hatton was regularly playing the par-3 course at Wycombe Heights near his hometown, demonstrating early under Jeff's tutelage. This hands-on paternal involvement fostered rapid development; by age ten, Hatton was entering junior tournaments, building a foundation that propelled him through amateur ranks. Jeff's coaching persisted into Hatton's professional career, with the father-son duo frequently collaborating on swing mechanics and strategy, as evidenced by their joint appearances in events like the . This family-driven immersion contrasted with more structured academies, prioritizing personalized, iterative refinement over rote training.

Key Amateur Achievements

Hatton won the Czech International Amateur Championship in 2010, earning the individual title in the men's category and helping secure team gold for . That year, he qualified for at as an 18-year-old amateur. In 2011, while representing , he advanced to the semi-finals of the English Amateur Championship before turning professional later that year.

Professional Career

Early Professional Development

Hatton turned professional later in , following a strong amateur career that included a semi-final appearance in the English . He initially competed on lower-tier developmental circuits, including the Jamega Pro Tour and the PGA EuroPro Tour, where he secured multiple victories between and 2012. These successes provided early momentum and prize money, with his first professional win coming on the Jamega Tour at Woodcote Park Golf Club shortly after turning pro, followed by another at Caversham Heath in 2012, where he established a new course record. In , Hatton progressed to the European , playing 17 events and making the cut in 15, highlighted by runner-up finishes at the Open and the Open. He concluded the season 10th on the Rankings, earning promotion to full status on the European Tour for 2014. This achievement marked a pivotal step in his development, transitioning from minor tours to competing against established professionals. Hatton's 2014 European Tour rookie campaign featured competitive showings, including a tied-second finish at the Joburg Open, which secured his qualification for at Royal Liverpool. He finished 102nd on the Race to Dubai that year, demonstrating consistency while adapting to the higher level of competition without yet claiming a tour victory.

Breakthrough on European and PGA Tours

Hatton achieved his first victory on the European Tour at the 2016 , held across , , and , where he posted a third-round 62 at the Old Course to surge into contention before closing with a commanding performance for a five-stroke margin over and Brandon Stone. This win marked the start of his breakthrough season, propelling him to a career-high world ranking of 13th by year's end and establishing him as a consistent top performer with multiple top-10 finishes in subsequent Series events. He defended the title successfully in 2017, defeating by three strokes, and added the 2019 Open in a six-way playoff, further solidifying his status with four European Tour victories by early 2020. Transitioning to the PGA Tour, Hatton earned initial starts through his strong European Tour results and sponsorship exemptions, debuting in limited events from onward with several top-20 finishes, including a T4 at the 2017 Genesis Open. His persistence paid off in March 2020 at the , where he carded a final-round 74 to win by one stroke over , securing his maiden PGA Tour title against a strong field that included and . This victory, achieved amid challenging windy conditions at Hill, elevated his ranking to a peak of 5th globally and confirmed his elite-level consistency across tours, with prior PGA highlights like a T5 at the 2019 Memorial Tournament.

Transition to LIV Golf

In January 2024, Tyrrell Hatton announced his departure from the to join , signing with Jon Rahm's Legion XIII team just days before the league's 2024 season opener in Mayakoba, . The move, confirmed on January 30, followed months of speculation and positioned Hatton, then ranked No. 16 in the , as one of LIV's highest-profile additions since Rahm's signing in December 2023. Hatton cited a perceived stagnation in his career—marked by no victories since the 2020 —as a key factor, stating that the LIV format appealed due to its team competition element and less demanding schedule compared to the PGA Tour's grind. He had initially rejected a LIV offer in December 2023 but reconsidered after further evaluation, reportedly securing assurances from European golf officials regarding potential eligibility despite the switch. The was valued at approximately $63 million, including a , according to reports from The Telegraph, though exact terms remain undisclosed. Hatton's transition incurred immediate sanctions from the , resulting in his resignation and ineligibility for future events without reinstatement, as well as fines and suspensions from the DP World Tour for participating in unauthorized LIV tournaments. To preserve options for major championships and international play, he maintained efforts to qualify via past exemptions and OWGR points, while expressing concerns over long-term participation given the tour's eligibility rules. Despite these hurdles, the move aligned with a broader trend of top European players defecting amid ongoing negotiations between and traditional tours.

Achievements and Performance in LIV Golf

Tyrrell Hatton joined ahead of the 2024 season, signing with Legion XIII, the team captained by . In his debut campaign, he secured his first individual victory at the LIV Golf Nashville event held from June 21–23, 2024, finishing at 19-under-par with rounds of 65-64-65 to claim the $4 million first-place prize. This marked Hatton's initial triumph on the circuit and elevated him to third in the individual standings at that point. During the 2025 LIV Golf season, Hatton maintained consistent form without securing another individual title, recording three top-10 finishes across the 14 regular-season events. Notable results included tied for sixth at the season-opening LIV Golf Riyadh (February 6–8, 2025, finishing at 13-under), tied for fifth at LIV Golf Mexico City (April 4–6, 2025), and tied for fifth at LIV Golf Dallas (June 27–29, 2025). He ended the regular season 26th in the individual points standings with 52.15 points, reflecting solid but not dominant scoring averages amid a competitive field. Hatton's primary achievement in 2025 came through team play, as Legion XIII captured the Team Championship at on –25, defeating Crushers GC in a playoff after both teams finished at 20-under for the aggregate. Hatton contributed a final-round 66 to the team's effort, supporting Rahm's leadership and the strong play from teammates Surratt and Kieran McKibbin; the victory earned Legion XIII a $14 million share of the championship purse. This capped a season where Legion XIII secured multiple regular-event team wins, underscoring Hatton's value in the format's emphasis on collective performance over solo contention.

Tournament Victories

Wins on European Tour and PGA Tour

Hatton achieved his maiden professional victory on the European Tour at the 2016 , held from October 6–9 at the , , and , finishing at 19 under par to win by three strokes over . In 2017, he defended his title at the from October 5–8, carding a final-round 65 to finish at 19 under par and secure a one-stroke victory over Lucas Bjerregaard and Tyrrell Hatton. Later that year, on October 1 at the Italian Open in , Hatton won by five strokes at 25 under par, marking his third European Tour title. In 2019, Hatton claimed the Turkish Airlines Open from November 7–10 in , , defeating by three strokes at 25 under par. His fifth European Tour win came at the 2020 , held September 10–13 at , where he finished at 17 under par for a four-stroke margin over . The following year, on January 21–24, Hatton won the by four strokes at 18 under par, securing his sixth title and fourth Rolex Series event. Hatton added a seventh victory at the 2024 from September 26–29, becoming the first three-time winner of the event with a score of 18 under par, edging out by one stroke. In January 2025, he captured the from January 16–19 at Emirates Golf Club, firing a final-round 69 to reach 15 under par and tie the record for most Series wins with five. On the , Hatton's sole victory occurred at the 2020 , played March 5–8 at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, where he closed with a 2-over 74 to win by one stroke over at 4 under par despite challenging conditions.
YearTournamentTourMargin of Victory
2016European Tour3 strokes
2017European Tour1 stroke
2017Italian OpenEuropean Tour5 strokes
2019Turkish Airlines OpenEuropean Tour3 strokes
2020European Tour4 strokes
2021European Tour4 strokes
2024DP World Tour1 stroke
2025DP World TourPlayoff (or specified)
20201 stroke

Wins on Developmental Tours

Hatton secured his first professional victory on the Jamega Pro Golf Tour at the Woodcote Park event in 2011. He followed with another win on the same tour at Caversham Heath in 2012, finishing at 11-under par for a two-stroke margin of victory. On the PGA EuroPro Tour, a key developmental circuit feeding into the European Tour, Hatton claimed his initial title at the event in 2012, marking his breakthrough as a professional. Later that year, he won the Your Golf Travel Classic on the same tour. These successes, alongside performances on the Jamega circuit, propelled him to the European Challenge Tour in 2013, where he finished tenth on the rankings to earn promotion without recording a victory there.
TourYearTournamentDetails
Jamega Pro Golf Tour2011Woodcote ParkFirst pro win
Jamega Pro Golf Tour2012Caversham Heath-11, two-stroke victory
PGA EuroPro Tour2012First tour title
PGA EuroPro Tour2012Your Golf Travel Classic-

LIV Golf Victories

Tyrrell Hatton secured his first and, as of October 2025, only individual victory on the LIV Golf circuit at the inaugural LIV Golf Nashville event, held at The Grove in Nashville, Tennessee, from June 21 to 23, 2024. Entering the final round with a two-shot lead, Hatton carded a 6-under-par 65 to finish at 19-under-par 194, prevailing by six strokes over England's Sam Horsfield, while holding off challengers including Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau. The win, Hatton's first in professional golf since the 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational, earned him $4 million in individual prize money, plus additional team earnings as a member of Legion XIII, which finished first in the team competition at the event. This triumph marked Hatton's breakthrough on following his defection from the in January 2024, elevating him to third in the season-long individual standings behind Joaquin Niemann and Rahm. The event also set a LIV Golf attendance record in the United States, underscoring the tournament's prominence. Hatton did not record another individual LIV victory in 2025, though he contributed to Legion XIII's team championship win at the season-ending event in .

Performance in Major Championships

Overall Summary

Tyrrell Hatton, an English professional golfer, has competed in the four major championships—The Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship—since his debut in 2015, qualifying consistently through strong showings on the European Tour, PGA Tour, and later LIV Golf. As of October 2025, he has yet to win a major, but has demonstrated capability with six top-10 finishes across approximately 40 appearances, reflecting a pattern of contention marred by occasional lapses in consistency under major pressure. His cut-making rate stands at around 70-80% per tournament, with stronger reliability in recent years prior to his 2023 move to LIV Golf. Hatton's peak performances include a T4 finish at the 2025 U.S. Open at , where he ended at +3, four strokes behind the winner, marking his best major result to date and highlighting his ball-striking prowess on a demanding course. Other standout results are a T9 at the 2024 , a T5 at the 2016 at Royal Troon, a T6 at the 2019 , and a T10 at the 2018 at . These finishes, primarily from his pre-LIV era, underscore his potential in links-style and U.S.-based events, though putting inconsistencies have often prevented deeper runs. In 2025, Hatton's major season showed variance: a T14 at the Masters (finishing at -1), a T60 at the at Quail Hollow (+6), the T4 U.S. Open, and a solid contention at where he closed at -7 but fell short of the top tier. This mixed bag aligns with broader critiques of his major record, where early promise—such as top-10 streaks in —has not translated to sustained elite contention, partly attributable to on-course temperament issues impacting focus. Despite this, his major earnings exceed $2 million, with top-10 paydays providing financial highlights amid no victories.

Notable Major Finishes

Hatton's most prominent performance in a major championship occurred at the 2025 U.S. Open at , where he finished tied for fourth at 4-over par, four strokes behind the winner, demonstrating strong ball-striking amid the course's severe rough and greens. Earlier, at the 2016 U.S. Open at Oakmont, he tied for fifth, carding 5-over par and gaining attention for his accurate iron play in windy conditions. In the , Hatton's top result was tied for ninth in 2024 at Augusta National, where he shot 1-under par, buoyed by consistent putting on the back nine despite challenging pin placements. He followed with tied for 14th in 2025, finishing at 3-under par but fading with a third-round 75. Hatton recorded tied for 10th at the at (4-under par) and tied for 10th at the at (6-under par), in both cases excelling in approach shots but hampered by occasional putting lapses. At , his best was tied for fifth in 2016 at Royal Troon (3-under par), navigating firm links conditions effectively before a final-round 71. He achieved another top-10 there, though specifics remain secondary to his U.S. Open peaks.
Major ChampionshipYearFinishScore
U.S. Open2025T4+4
U.S. Open2016T5+5
2016T5-3
2024T9-1
2018T10-6
2016T10-4

On-Course Demeanor and Incidents

Temperament and Notable Outbursts

Tyrrell Hatton is renowned for his intense and often volatile temperament on the , marked by passionate displays of that include audible , gestures toward the sky or ground, and occasional destruction of equipment. This behavior stems from his high competitive drive, where poor shots or unfavorable course conditions elicit immediate and unfiltered , contrasting with the composed demeanor expected in professional . Hatton's outbursts have become a defining aspect of his public persona, frequently overshadowing his technical skill and contributing to fines from tours for breaching codes of conduct. A prominent incident occurred during the third round of the at Jumeirah Golf Estates in on November 16, 2024, when Hatton snapped his five-iron in half after failing to reach the green on the 15th hole, followed by loud cursing audible to spectators and broadcasters. The European Tour confirmed this violated its , resulting in a fine, with commentators labeling it a "terrible influence" on younger players due to the public nature of the display. Hatton later acknowledged the lapse but defended his passion as integral to his performance. At the 2025 at on May 16, 2025, Hatton unleashed a foul-mouthed tirade during his second round, railing against course conditions and errant shots with repeated expletives captured on live microphones, prompting expectations of a fine for . This episode exemplified a pattern of escalating under major pressure, where Hatton's manifests in heightened emotional responses. Similar reactions have recurred across tournaments, including criticisms of hole designs at venues like Augusta National, underscoring how his temperament, while fueling intensity, has drawn scrutiny for potentially undermining .

Criticisms, Fines, and Player Impact

Hatton has incurred multiple fines from 's governing bodies for on-course , including , club damage, and breaches of conduct codes. During the third round of the in on November 16, 2024, he snapped a 7-iron in two after missing an approach shot and was heard cursing audibly, leading to a fine from the Tour for violating its . In the second round of the 2025 at Quail Hollow on May 16, 2025, Hatton unleashed a foul-mouthed tirade after a poor shot, captured on live microphones, which prompted expectations of a fine from PGA of America officials. Earlier incidents on the and Tour, such as swearing during televised rounds, resulted in cumulative fines that Hatton described in June 2024 as "quite a bit of money" but far below $100,000, fewer than ten violations across tours. His temperament has elicited sharp rebukes from peers and broadcasters, who view it as unprofessional and detrimental to the sport's decorum. commentator labeled Hatton a "terrible influence on the next generation" following the Dubai club-snapping episode, arguing it promotes poor handling. Fellow professional criticized Hatton's greenside complaints and tantrums at the same event as "childish," though noting indifference from some observers to his course critiques. Such outbursts have fueled broader media scrutiny, with reports highlighting repeated patterns of frustration manifesting in spittle-flecked rants and abuse, often directed at course conditions rather than self-accountability. Hatton's conduct has been cited as negatively affecting playing partners and the professional environment, eroding in competitive settings. Commentators have argued his visible disrupts and models impatience for juniors, potentially normalizing tantrums over resilience in high-stakes play. Despite finishing strongly in fined events—such as sixth place in earning $316,000—critics contend his behavior detracts from collective focus, as evidenced by rebukes emphasizing accountability to fellow competitors. In response to backlash, Hatton has occasionally signaled , inscribing "be nice" on his glove during the Dubai tournament's final round.

International Team Competitions

Ryder Cup Contributions

Tyrrell Hatton has represented in four Ryder Cups, in 2018, 2021, 2023, and 2025, earning automatic qualification via the DP World Tour points list on each occasion. His career record in the event comprises 8 wins, 4 losses, and 3 halves across 15 matches, yielding 9.5 points and a 63.3% capture rate of available points. In his 2018 debut at in , Hatton secured his first point in a four-ball victory partnered with , followed by a halved match with , before a 3&2 singles defeat to ; these results contributed to Europe's 17.5–10.5 win over the . Hatton played three matches that week, helping stem an early deficit in Europe's successful title defense. The at saw Hatton post a 1–2–1 record in four matches, including a crucial halved match where he holed a long putt on the 18th green, amid Europe's 19–9 loss to a dominant . His performances provided some resilience but could not offset team-wide struggles against U.S. momentum. Hatton's most impactful showing came in 2023 at Golf Club in , where he joined and as one of three undefeated Europeans, going 3–0–0 across three matches: two wins with Rahm and a singles victory over . These efforts netted three points and were pivotal in Europe's 16.5–11.5 retention of the Cup, with Hatton emerging as a standout performer after modest prior outputs. Replicating his form in the 2025 at Bethpage Black, Hatton earned 3.5 points from four matches with a 3–0–1 record, including two triumphs, extending his unbeaten streak to eight consecutive matches from 2023 onward (six wins, two halves). His consistency in recent editions, particularly in alternate-shot formats, has solidified his role as a key asset in Europe's three victories during his tenure.

Other Team Events

Hatton represented in the 2018 EurAsia Cup, held January 12–14 at Glenmarie Golf and Country Club in , , where the team retained the title with a 14½–9½ victory over . He secured one point by defeating 2 and 1 in singles. In November 2018, Hatton partnered with Ian Poulter to represent England in the World Cup of Golf at Metropolitan Golf Club in Melbourne, Australia. The pair opened with a fourball 10-under 62 to share the lead, though England ultimately placed outside the podium positions. Hatton participated as the sole LIV Golf representative in the January 2025 Team Cup, captaining by for and against at Golf Club. GB&I won 17–8, with Hatton contributing points including a 3&2 victory in .

Personal Life

Family and Relationships

Tyrrell Hatton was born on October 14, 1991, to parents Hatton and Karen Hatton in , . His father, , a keen amateur golfer, has been instrumental in his development, frequently participating alongside him in pro-am events such as the . Hatton's family provided strong support during key career moments, including his participation in the , where his parents and sister were present on the 18th green to celebrate his contributions. Hatton has at least one sister, though details about her identity remain private. He maintains a close-knit family dynamic, with his parents residing in and offering ongoing encouragement amid his professional commitments on tours like and the DP World Tour. In December 2019, Hatton became engaged to Emily Braisher, whom he had been dating for several years prior. The couple married in an intimate ceremony in 2021, with Braisher, a private individual who occasionally travels with him to tournaments, providing personal stability. As of 2025, Hatton and Braisher have no children and reside primarily in , balancing his global schedule with a low-profile personal life.

Interests Outside Golf

Hatton supports the Hub, which provides specialist medical, emotional, practical, and spiritual care for adults aged 18 and over living with life-limiting conditions such as cancer, , and lung disease. His involvement stems from honoring his late grandmother, who benefited from similar palliative services. In his leisure time, Hatton enjoys video gaming and maintains a close friendship with Matt Gallagher (known as xMattyG), whose channel focuses on gaming content. He is an avid supporter of Liverpool Football Club, having customized his golf wedges with stamps to commemorate their 2019 victory. Hatton has expressed a preference for luxury cars, owning a purple Lamborghini Huracán customized to evoke the Joker character from Batman. His favored vacation destination is the Maldives, reflecting an interest in tropical leisure travel.

References

  1. https://www.espn.com/golf/player/bio/_/id/5553/tyrrell-hatton
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