Tyrrell Hatton
Tyrrell Hatton (born 14 October 1991) is an English professional golfer competing primarily on the LIV Golf League and the DP World Tour.[1][2] Having turned professional in 2011, Hatton has secured eight victories on the DP World Tour, including five Rolex Series events such as the BMW PGA Championship and a record three Alfred Dunhill Links Championships in 2016, 2017, and 2024.[3] He claimed his sole PGA Tour title at the 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational.[3][2] In 2024, Hatton joined LIV Golf with Legion XIII, where he won the individual event at Nashville and contributed to team successes, including the 2025 LIV Golf Team Championships.[4][3] He has represented Europe in four Ryder Cups (2018, 2021, 2023, 2025), playing a key role in victories in 2018, 2023, and 2025.[3][5] Despite no major championship wins, Hatton has recorded multiple top-10 finishes, including fifth at the 2016 Open Championship.[4] 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.[6]Early Life and Amateur Career
Family Background and Introduction to Golf
Tyrrell Hatton was born on 14 October 1991 in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England, to Jeff Hatton and Karen Hatton.[7][1] His father, Jeff, is a former professional golfer who transitioned into coaching roles, including instructing his son from an early age.[8][9] Jeff Hatton's background in the sport provided Tyrrell with direct access to professional-level guidance, emphasizing technical fundamentals and competitive discipline.[10] 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.[11] Hatton's introduction to golf occurred in infancy, with his father reporting that he began swinging a club at just 13 months old.[12] By age three, Hatton was regularly playing the par-3 course at Wycombe Heights Golf Club near his hometown, demonstrating early aptitude under Jeff's tutelage.[12] 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.[13] 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 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship.[9][8] This family-driven immersion contrasted with more structured academies, prioritizing personalized, iterative refinement over rote training.[14]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 England.[15][16] That year, he qualified for The Open Championship at St Andrews as an 18-year-old amateur.[17] In 2011, while representing England, he advanced to the semi-finals of the English Amateur Championship before turning professional later that year.[18]Professional Career
Early Professional Development
Hatton turned professional later in 2011, following a strong amateur career that included a semi-final appearance in the English Amateur Championship.[18] He initially competed on lower-tier developmental circuits, including the Jamega Pro Golf Tour and the PGA EuroPro Tour, where he secured multiple victories between 2011 and 2012.[18] 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.[4] [6] In 2013, Hatton progressed to the European Challenge Tour, playing 17 events and making the cut in 15, highlighted by runner-up finishes at the Kazakhstan Open and the Foshan Open.[12] He concluded the season 10th on the Challenge Tour Rankings, earning promotion to full status on the European Tour for 2014.[18] This achievement marked a pivotal step in his development, transitioning from minor tours to competing against established professionals.[19] Hatton's 2014 European Tour rookie campaign featured competitive showings, including a tied-second finish at the Joburg Open, which secured his qualification for The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool.[20] 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.[21]Breakthrough on European and PGA Tours
Hatton achieved his first victory on the European Tour at the 2016 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, held across St Andrews, Kingsbarns, and Carnoustie, 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 Ross Fisher and Brandon Stone.[18][22] 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 Rolex Series events.[18] He defended the title successfully in 2017, defeating Brooks Koepka by three strokes, and added the 2019 Turkish Airlines Open in a six-way playoff, further solidifying his status with four European Tour victories by early 2020.[6][23] Transitioning to the PGA Tour, Hatton earned initial starts through his strong European Tour results and sponsorship exemptions, debuting in limited events from 2015 onward with several top-20 finishes, including a T4 at the 2017 Genesis Open.[2] His persistence paid off in March 2020 at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, where he carded a final-round 74 to win by one stroke over Marc Leishman, securing his maiden PGA Tour title against a strong field that included Rory McIlroy and Viktor Hovland.[24][25] This victory, achieved amid challenging windy conditions at Bay 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.[2]Transition to LIV Golf
In January 2024, Tyrrell Hatton announced his departure from the PGA Tour to join LIV Golf, signing with Jon Rahm's Legion XIII team just days before the league's 2024 season opener in Mayakoba, Mexico.[26][27] The move, confirmed on January 30, followed months of speculation and positioned Hatton, then ranked No. 16 in the Official World Golf Ranking, as one of LIV's highest-profile additions since Rahm's signing in December 2023.[28] Hatton cited a perceived stagnation in his career—marked by no victories since the 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational—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.[29][30] He had initially rejected a LIV offer in December 2023 but reconsidered after further evaluation, reportedly securing assurances from European golf officials regarding potential Ryder Cup eligibility despite the switch.[31] The contract was valued at approximately $63 million, including a signing bonus, according to reports from The Telegraph, though exact terms remain undisclosed.[32] Hatton's transition incurred immediate sanctions from the PGA Tour, 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.[33] 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 Ryder Cup participation given the tour's eligibility rules.[34][35] Despite these hurdles, the move aligned with a broader trend of top European players defecting amid ongoing negotiations between LIV Golf and traditional tours.[36]Achievements and Performance in LIV Golf
Tyrrell Hatton joined LIV Golf ahead of the 2024 season, signing with Legion XIII, the team captained by Jon Rahm.[4] 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.[37] 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.[38] 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).[39] 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.[4] Hatton's primary achievement in 2025 came through team play, as Legion XIII captured the LIV Golf Team Championship at Michigan on August 24–25, defeating Crushers GC in a playoff after both teams finished at 20-under for the aggregate.[40] Hatton contributed a final-round 66 to the team's effort, supporting Rahm's leadership and the strong play from teammates Caleb Surratt and Kieran McKibbin; the victory earned Legion XIII a $14 million share of the championship purse.[41] 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.[42]Tournament Victories
Wins on European Tour and PGA Tour
Hatton achieved his maiden professional victory on the European Tour at the 2016 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, held from October 6–9 at the Old Course at St Andrews, Kingsbarns, and Carnoustie, finishing at 19 under par to win by three strokes over Ross Fisher.[18] In 2017, he defended his title at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship 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.[18] Later that year, on October 1 at the Italian Open in Milan, Hatton won by five strokes at 25 under par, marking his third European Tour title.[18] In 2019, Hatton claimed the Turkish Airlines Open from November 7–10 in Antalya, Turkey, defeating Kurt Kitayama by three strokes at 25 under par.[3] His fifth European Tour win came at the 2020 BMW PGA Championship, held September 10–13 at Wentworth Club, where he finished at 17 under par for a four-stroke margin over Danny Willett.[18] The following year, on January 21–24, Hatton won the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by four strokes at 18 under par, securing his sixth title and fourth Rolex Series event.[43] Hatton added a seventh victory at the 2024 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship from September 26–29, becoming the first three-time winner of the event with a score of 18 under par, edging out Matt Fitzpatrick by one stroke.[3] In January 2025, he captured the Hero Dubai Desert Classic from January 16–19 at Emirates Golf Club, firing a final-round 69 to reach 15 under par and tie the record for most Rolex Series wins with five.[44] On the PGA Tour, Hatton's sole victory occurred at the 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational, played March 5–8 at Bay Hill Club & Lodge, where he closed with a 2-over 74 to win by one stroke over Marc Leishman at 4 under par despite challenging conditions.[45]| Year | Tournament | Tour | Margin of Victory |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Alfred Dunhill Links Championship | European Tour | 3 strokes |
| 2017 | Alfred Dunhill Links Championship | European Tour | 1 stroke |
| 2017 | Italian Open | European Tour | 5 strokes |
| 2019 | Turkish Airlines Open | European Tour | 3 strokes |
| 2020 | BMW PGA Championship | European Tour | 4 strokes |
| 2021 | Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship | European Tour | 4 strokes |
| 2024 | Alfred Dunhill Links Championship | DP World Tour | 1 stroke |
| 2025 | Hero Dubai Desert Classic | DP World Tour | Playoff (or specified)[44] |
| 2020 | Arnold Palmer Invitational | PGA Tour | 1 stroke |
Wins on Developmental Tours
Hatton secured his first professional victory on the Jamega Pro Golf Tour at the Woodcote Park event in 2011.[46] 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.[6] [46] On the PGA EuroPro Tour, a key developmental circuit feeding into the European Tour, Hatton claimed his initial title at the Bovey Castle event in 2012, marking his breakthrough as a professional.[47] Later that year, he won the Your Golf Travel Classic on the same tour.[46] 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.[18]| Tour | Year | Tournament | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamega Pro Golf Tour | 2011 | Woodcote Park | First pro win |
| Jamega Pro Golf Tour | 2012 | Caversham Heath | -11, two-stroke victory |
| PGA EuroPro Tour | 2012 | Bovey Castle | First tour title |
| PGA EuroPro Tour | 2012 | Your 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.[48] 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.[48] [23] 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.[49] [37] This triumph marked Hatton's breakthrough on LIV Golf following his defection from the PGA Tour in January 2024, elevating him to third in the season-long individual standings behind Joaquin Niemann and Rahm.[37] The event also set a LIV Golf attendance record in the United States, underscoring the tournament's prominence.[50] 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 Chicago.[38]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.[51][52] Hatton's peak performances include a T4 finish at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, 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 Masters Tournament, a T5 at the 2016 Open Championship at Royal Troon, a T6 at the 2019 Open Championship, and a T10 at the 2018 PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club. 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.[53][4][52] In 2025, Hatton's major season showed variance: a T14 at the Masters (finishing at -1), a T60 at the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow (+6), the T4 U.S. Open, and a solid contention at The Open Championship 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 2016—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.[54][55][2]Notable Major Finishes
Hatton's most prominent performance in a major championship occurred at the 2025 U.S. Open at Oakmont Country Club, 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.[4][56] 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.[51] In the Masters Tournament, 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.[52][51] He followed with tied for 14th in 2025, finishing at 3-under par but fading with a third-round 75.[54] Hatton recorded tied for 10th at the 2016 PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club (4-under par) and tied for 10th at the 2018 PGA Championship at Bellerive Country Club (6-under par), in both cases excelling in approach shots but hampered by occasional putting lapses.[51] At The Open Championship, his best was tied for fifth in 2016 at Royal Troon (3-under par), navigating firm links conditions effectively before a final-round 71.[4][51] He achieved another top-10 there, though specifics remain secondary to his U.S. Open peaks.| Major Championship | Year | Finish | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Open | 2025 | T4 | +4 |
| U.S. Open | 2016 | T5 | +5 |
| The Open Championship | 2016 | T5 | -3 |
| Masters Tournament | 2024 | T9 | -1 |
| PGA Championship | 2018 | T10 | -6 |
| PGA Championship | 2016 | T10 | -4 |