Tyrrell Hatton is an English professional golfer who has been making waves in the golfing world for quite some time now. He gained national prominence by winning the prestigious Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in 2016. Since then, Hatton has become one of the most consistent performers on the European Tour.
Born on October 14, 1991, in High Wycombe, England, Hatton’s interest in golf started at an early age. He honed his skills at Harleyford Golf Club and then went on to compete at the amateur level. Hatton turned pro in 2011 and played his first season on the Challenge Tour.
Hatton’s impressive performances on the European Tour earned him his first-ever win – the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship – in 2016, becoming the first player to win after finishing second in the previous year. Hatton won the prestigious tournament again in 2017. He has five other victories on the European Tour to his name, including the 2019 Turkish Airlines Open.
Hatton finished fourth on the Race to Dubai Rankings in 2016 and 2017, and he has consistently ranked among the top 100 golfers in the world since 2018. In 2020, Hatton won the Arnold Palmer Invitational on the PGA Tour, beating the likes of Rory McIlroy and Marc Leishman in a thrilling finale.
Known for his fierce competitiveness, Hatton’s aggressive playing style has won him admirers on the tour. Although he admits to getting frustrated on the course, his dedication and hard work continue to push him to greater heights. Hatton is a rising star and, with his unwavering commitment to perfection, is set to achieve even greater things in golf.