God. I remember watching Hatton absolutely lose it at Dubai back in January. There he was, fresh off his third Dunhill Links win at St Andrews, and what does everyone remember? Those poor tee markers he obliterated after shanking a drive. Classic Tyrrell moment that completely overshadowed what should've been a celebration of his actual golf skills.
The man earned his "Terrible Tyrrell" nickname honestly.
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Augusta: Where Good Golfers Go to Suffer
Now the 33-year-old Englishman is out there playing the LIV Miami tournament, but he's already dreading next week's trip to Georgia. And who can blame him? His track record at Augusta is... well, let's just say it's not exactly frame-worthy.
"I know before I get there that Augusta is going to be a frustrating experience — again — and I just have to find a way to deal with it," Hatton admitted with teh kind of self-awareness that makes you root for the guy despite his antics.
I talked to a caddie last year who described Hatton's Augusta demeanor as "like watching someone slowly realize they've locked their keys in the car... for four straight days." Poor guy.
The Shocking Stats That'll Make Your Jaw Drop
Listen. His Masters record is beyond rough. In 28 rounds at Augusta National, he's broken par just FIVE times. That's not a typo. Five. Times.
Even Hatton himself can't believe it: "I honestly don't think there is another course on the planet that I would play that many times and shoot only two rounds in the 60s."
He's played in eight Masters tournaments, missed the cut twice, and only finished better than T34 twice. His scoring average? A painful 73.61 per round.
And he's shot 80. Twice.
When Your Best Finish Feels Like Fool's Gold
What really got me thinking was how Hatton described last year's T9 finish. On paper, that looks decent! But he only broke par once that week, making it just the fifth time in 28 attempts he's managed that feat at Augusta.
Back in 2018, I spent $430 on Masters tickets (worth every penny despite the sunburn) and watched Hatton look completely bewildered by Augusta's greens. My buddy turned to me and said, "That man looks like he's trying to read hieroglyphics." Seven years later, not much has changed.
His final-round 69 last year was just his second score in the 60s at The Masters. Ever.
So... What Now?
The brutally honest self-assessment is what makes Hatton oddly endearing. "The course isn't going to change — so I guess that my attitude has to improve instead," he concluded.
I mean, he's right. Augusta National isn't exactly known for making course adjustments based on player feedback. Those green jackets would sooner ban pimento cheese sandwiches than redesign a hole because Tyrrell Hatton finds it frustrating.
And after that tee marker massacre in Dubai, you can bet the DP World Tour officials had a stern chat with him. The green jackets at Augusta would probably escort him off the property if he pulled similar stunts there. (Remember when Sergio García attacked that bunker? Yeah, not a great look.)
Hatton's going to have to swallow his frustration like a bitter pill next week. His temper tantrums might be entertaining for us viewers, but they're clearly not helping his scorecard.
The Tyrrell Paradox
What fascinates me about Hatton is how a player so talented (and he IS talented - a Ryder Cup star with multiple wins) can be so thoroughly undone by a single golf course. It's like watching a master chef completely fall apart trying to make toast.
The real question: can a leopard change its spots? Can Tyrrell actually keep his cool when Augusta inevitably frustrates him?
I'm not betting on it. But I'll definitely be watching.
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