Tyrrell Hatton's Club-Cursing Meltdown Caught Live at PGA Championship

By Lewis Barnett 16 May, 2025 7 mins read 110 Views

Oh God. He's done it again.

I was watching the PGA Championship with my dad yesterday when Tyrrell Hatton gave us another classic meltdown moment that had us both cringing and laughing at the same time. The 33-year-old Englishman – who I've actually followed since 2018 when I lost $40 betting he'd keep his cool at The Open – absolutely lost it on the 18th hole in Charlotte.

When Golf Clubs Become Verbal Punching Bags

After sending his ball swimming with the fishes, Hatton unleashed a four-word tirade at his driver that would make a sailor blush. The microphones picked up every syllable of his "Piece of s***, c***" assessment of his equipment.

Listen. We've all wanted to blame our tools when things go wrong. My neighbor Dave once threw his hedge trimmer across his yard after it died mid-job. But most of us don't do it on international television.

From Contender to Triple Bogey Disaster

The world No20 was actually in decent position before teh meltdown. That triple bogey knocked him four shots off the lead. Ouch.

I've watched enough of Hatton over the years to know this is just... who he is. The High Wycombe native has built a reputation as golf's most emotionally transparent player. Remember that LIV tournament where he practically had steam coming out of his ears? My brother texted me during that one: "Someone get this man a stress ball and a therapist."

Social Media Had Thoughts (Obviously)

Twitter/X users were quick to pile on. One wrote: "For whatever reason, Hatton being English lets him get away with behaving like an entitled brat."

Another went with the sarcastic: "Such a classy Brit."

My personal favorite was the person who quipped: "A good carpenter never blames his tools." That one made me spit out my coffee.

Not everyone was critical though. One fan actually embraced the chaos: "My actual brother, love the intensity from you Tyrrell!"

Nature Gone Wild in North Carolina

In what feels like some kind of cosmic joke, the tournament has been repeatedly interrupted by wildlife deciding the course belongs to them. A turtle took its sweet time crossing the green (probably moving faster than my golf game, if I'm honest).

And then... a SNAKE. Poor Shaun Micheel nearly jumped out of his skin when a tournament official had to play snake wrangler. I would've been halfway to the parking lot. Snakes and golf should never mix... reminds me of that time at my local course when my playing partner stepped on what he thought was a stick. It wasn't a stick.

Between the wildlife and Hatton's vocabulary lesson, this PGA Championship is turning into quite the show.

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Statistics

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The average golfer spends about $500 on initial equipment when committing to learn the game.
More than 75% of beginners who participate in structured practice report feeling more confident on the golf course.
It is estimated that over 90% of dedicated golfers maintain their equipment regularly, which aids in performance consistency.
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How To Deal With Golf Injuries and Prevention

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