Golf is a sport that presents various challenges, and those who give it all to their game have the opportunity to win substantial prizes. Recently, one of the PGA Tour golfers accomplished an extraordinary feat by earning incredible prize money of $1 Million. And this was despite him not participating in any recent tournaments after the conclusion of the Opens.

Yes, you heard that right. The English professional golfer just won a whopping prize amount and golf is the reason behind it. But how did he obtain this prize without even competing in any tournament, including the Wyndham Championship? Let’s figure it out.

Tyrrell Hatton won $1 Million without even teeing off at Green

Tyrrell Hatton, who had a miserable T20 finish at the Opens, is currently taking a temporary break from his golfing career. This intentional hiatus will allow him to recharge and return to the greens with renewed focus and energy for the upcoming FedEx Cup playoffs. The first event of the playoffs, the FedEx St. Jude Championship in Memphis, is set to commence this week. 

Due to his break, Hatton has been absent from recent tournaments, including the Wyndham Championship. This is the final event of the PGA Tour season, which took place at Sedgefield Country Club in North Carolina. Although he didn’t take part in the competition where Lucas Glover won by 2 strokes, the Englishman still pocketed a cool $1 million thanks to the AON Risk Reward Challenge. 

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Introduced in 2019, this thrilling challenge serves as a season-long competition to determine the standouts amongst the players. This year, the 31-year-old golfer secured the prize money when his closest competitor, Stephan Jaeger from Germany, narrowly missed making an eagle on his designated hole during the final round of the tournament. This twist of fate resulted in the golfer claiming the prize and left everyone astonished by the outcome.

A brief about the innovative AON Risk Reward Challenge

The AON Risk Reward Challenge is an innovative concept that has emerged in recent years. It spans both the PGA Tour and LPGA Tour. This challenge sets itself apart by considering the two best scores on each designated hole from all the events a player participates in throughout the season. The victor of this prestigious competition is awarded a staggering $1M prize alongside the coveted AON trophy, solidifying their status as a standout performer.

Hatton got to be the luckiest one to win this challenge by earning the lowest average score. What are your views on Hatton’s AON win? Let us know in the comment below.

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