‘I’m not going to change. It’s just how I am’ – Hatton

Tyrrell Hatton returns to the major after suffering the most difficult defeat of his career at the US Open.

At the halfway point of the Open at Royal Portrush, the Englishman carded a second-round 69 on Friday, placing five under.

After completing the final five holes in one over, he was frustrated, though, when he made it to six under with a birdie on the 13th.

The 33-year-old, who is three backs from Brian Harman, described it as “a pretty frustrating day.”

On many holes, I didn’t get too close. After a flawless tee shot, I lob wedged into 14 to miss the green, which undoubtedly led to bogey.

That was a little regrettable. However, the past few days have been good.

Hatton is renowned for reacting furiously to subpar shots and putts, and he assured the media that he is still cursing himself when necessary.

“I was still fairly vocal,” I said. The LIV Golf player, who finished in sixth place at Royal Portrush in 2019, added, “Maybe I’m just having to do it away from the microphone.”

Hatton responded when questioned about whether he would ever change. He believed “that ship has sailed”

I won’t alter anything, I promise. He said, “It’s exactly how I play,” adding that.

As long as it doesn’t have an impact on my playing partners, as I’ve always said, as long as it doesn’t have an impact on them, I’ve always gone too far, and commenting on a putt when they’re putting on the same line might have an impact on where they’re hitting their putt.

I believe that “stuff like that” is a part of what you learn as you gain experience, so I make an effort to avoid that.

“But I’m not going to change as long as I’m not affecting the other guys,” the statement goes.

Hatton hasn’t had much trouble relaxing off the beaten path, whether it’s watching a movie on Netflix or playing a quick round of Ballyreagh, a nine-hole par-three course that’s just a short drive from the Dunluce Links.

It was incredibly enjoyable. It was a lovely evening.