Ryder Cup star Tyrrell Hatton dropped two F-bombs during his latest outing – echoing his father Jeff’s colourful language from Thursday. Hatton, 33, is coming off the back of helping Team Europe triumph in the Ryder Cup last Sunday, beating the USA away from home for the first time since 2012. The Englishman is taking part in the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in Carnoustie, Scotland, where he’s the reigning champion.
Having taken his second shot on the ninth hole, Hatton lost his grip during his swing amid the wet and windy conditions. Immediately turning towards his caddie, the Team Europe hero vented: “It f***ing slipped out my f***ing hands.” His outburst mirrored that of his father the previous day.
Sky Sports had to issue an apology to viewers when Jeff exclaimed: “F***,” following his tee shot on the eighth hole which sailed straight into the rough. For the second year running, Jeff teamed up with his son in the Team Championship, after being runners-up 12 months ago.
He swiftly said sorry after swearing. On Friday, Tyrrell was playing solo, bidding to retain his Alfred Dunhill Links crown.
Last year, Hatton made history by becoming the first player to win the tournament – which brings together golf’s elite and celebrity A-listers – on three occasions, having secured consecutive victories in 2016 and 2017. This year’s champion competition will pocket $800,000 (£593,000) from a total prize fund of $5million (£3.7million).
Hatton is determined to claim the lion’s share of the prize money, appreciating the more relaxed atmosphere compared to Bethpage Black, where the Ryder Cup was held. “I think the slightly more relaxed nature of this week plays a part,” he said at a press conference on Wednesday.
“Playing the Ryder Cup the week before under such an intense microscope, your game gets lifted normally in those environments and I feel like I played some really good golf at times last week.
“Yeah, just try and take that into this week and hopefully I can get myself another opportunity to win this tournament. As we all know, I can lose my head, and maybe that’s played a part in why I’ve played well here.
On the quick turnaround, Hatton added: “I don’t feel like I’ve had a lot of time to reflect if I’m honest. I think starting from next week, when I’ve got some time off, will allow me to sit down and sort of take in what we’ve all just experienced.
“But yeah, winning or securing the half-point that got us over the line is a great feeling. But at the end of the day, it’s a team effort.
“We did an amazing job Friday and Saturday, and although Sunday was an extremely difficult day, yeah, we’ve achieved it as a team. So it was very special.”
The action at Carnoustie resumes on Saturday.