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Is Tyrrell Hatton's fiery temper a sign of passion or a bad influence on young golfers?

Tyrell Hatton has long been known for his fiery temper on the golf course, often losing his calm during moments of frustration. The 32-year-old Englishman’s intense passion for the game sometimes boils over, resulting in outbursts that have become almost as famous as his impressive golf skills. Whether it’s a poorly executed shot, a questionable ruling, or a missed putt, Hatton’s reactions can be dramatic—throwing clubs, shouting at himself, or even engaging in heated exchanges with officials.

Here are the top three times that the LIV Golfer lost his calm, and it resulted in a huge wave through the golf world:

1. 2024 DP World Tour Championship

During the third round of the 2024 DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates Earth Course, Tyrrell Hatton’s frustration with his game boiled over on the par-5 fourteenth hole. Despite his struggles throughout the weekend, he remains in contention. He broke one of his wedges into two parts out of rage on the fourteenth hole. However, on the fifteenth hole, he immediately carded a birdie. Nonetheless, his behavior was something that made even the commentator notice.“Oh no,” said a pained Ewen Murray, the former pro turned Sky Sports Golf commentator. “It’s time for change, I’m afraid. That’s a terrible influence on the next generation. I’m sorry to say it. I’m his biggest supporter as a golfer.” Well, that was not all with his behavior. When Hatton missed a birdie shot on the eleventh hole, he even cursed and said, “F–k you, f—– s— greens” and banged his putter.

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2. 2024 LIV Golf Miami

At the 2024 LIV Golf Miami in April, Tyrrell Hatton was left extremely frustrated with a shot he made during the final day’s play.  The Legion XIII member did not hold back but instead wore his emotions on his sleeves. The entire clip was made viral by the official X account of NUCLR Golf. Hatton was still left to finish five more holes. When he went to hit the ball on the fourteenth hole with his driver, the ball went ahead of the hole, and it bounced back twice. Finally, it landed amid the rough and that was when the Englishman ended up reacting.  “F—king what a wank bounce that was, if it f—king bounces left it’s fine… F—K YOU! The f—king c—t”

3. 2024 LIV Golf Las Vegas

Tyrrell Hatton finished tied for 12th with his Legion XIII teammate Caleb Surratt and Smash GC captain Brooks Koepka, all at six-under, six shots behind 4Aces GC captain Dustin Johnson, who took the title just outside the Las Vegas Strip. Jon Rahm, who is the captain of his team, managed to score better and finished with an 8-under. However, the team could still not make it to the podium and finished in the fifth position.

Although Hatton and Rahm were separated by just two strokes, they were united in their frustrations with the greens, both venting while wearing a ‘hot mic’ during their rounds in Winchester, Nevada. Tyrrell Hatton broke out after missing the 17-foot putt in the second round. He threw his head back and shouted, “No.” And that was not all. Throughout the round, he had been shouting, “F–k these greens,” every time he would miss a shot. Even LIV Golf commentator David Feherty remarked: “Mr Angry strikes again,” That’s how many times he had already cursed. Well, what are your thoughts on Tyrrell Hatton and his rage? 

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