Hot-headed Tyrrell Hatton becomes the unlikely hero of the DP World Tour Pro in a surprising twist

Tyrrell Hatton is known for his hot temper on the golf course. He has had some serious breakdowns, including an infamous incident at the DP World Tour season finale in Dubai. Hatton snapped his club, swore loudly and even hit the golf course. He was pretty unhappy with the greens to say the least! His behavior earned him a heavy fine and, in some cases, harsh criticism from commentators. Sky Sports commentator Ewen Murray was particularly scathing, saying Hatton’s behavior was a mistake “terrible influence” to younger golfers. But despite his hot-headed nature, Hatton has a softer side – at least when it comes to his golf game.

Fellow pro Jordan Smith recently praised Hatton’s putting skills, saying:“Tyrrell is an absolute demon with a wand, isn’t he? His putting is unreal. I want him to teach me how to putt like he does. I want him to putt!” Smith is a big fan of Hatton’s ability on the green. It should come as no surprise that Smith isn’t the only golfer who has praised Hatton’s incredible talent. Furthermore, Smith continued to choose Hatton on the following questions. All in all, the post shared by DP World Tour on X was rightly titled: “Nobody loves @TyrrellHatton as much as @Jsmithgolf 🤣.”

But what makes Hatton’s putting so special? First of all, it’s super consistent, and I mean that in the truest sense of the word. In his last five tournaments, Hatton has averaged -0.321 strokes gained or putted, and his putting average is an impressive 1.53. But what is his secret? Hatton says the key to his success on the green is practice and speed control.

He recommends spending time on the putting green, honing your skills as you work to perfect the smooth, consistent stroke. You know, it’s not rocket science, but it takes dedication and hard work. One of his recent victories shows exactly why good putting skills are important.

Tyrrell Hatton’s masterclass putting secures historic Dunhill Links title

Tyrrell Hatton’s exceptional putting skills were on full display as he overcame a late scare to win a record third title at the 2024 Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews. So Tyrrell Hatton was on his way to victory at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship with four birdies in his first 11 holes. However, things certainly took an unexpected turn. The match got interesting when he made double bogeys on the 13th and 14th, allowing Nicolas Colsaerts to catch up and share the lead with just three holes remaining. It was anyone’s guess at this point and you might think Hatton had lost hope, but no, his clutch skills came into play and saved the day.

The golfer made birdie from just three feet on the final hole and finished at 24 under, one shot ahead of Colsaerts. I mean, it’s no surprise that Hatton’s putting mastery was the key to his victory. And it was particularly nice for him to win in the presence of his father. “It’s the first time I’ve actually won the tournament with my dad here, so it means a lot to me.” Hatton said. “And to do this in the home of golf is something very special.” He also praised his focus on good putts, saying: “I tried to stay focused and just make good putts, and luckily I was able to make a few.”

This win was a big deal for Hatton, not only because it was a thrilling comeback, but also because it secured his place in the season-ending DP World Tour event in Dubai. It also allowed him to attend his friend Matt Fitzpatrick’s wedding, which was a great motivation for him throughout the tournament. So is it safe to say that Hatton is a putting god? What do you think? Let us know in the comments!