Tyrrell Hatton’s victory in Dubai catapults him back into world top 10
Tyrrell Hatton’s victory in Dubai catapults him back into world top 10
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Tempestuous Tyrrell, the Dubai winner. Beware the angry golfer. Say what you like about Tyrrell Hatton’s frequent tantrums – and plenty do – but the Englishman’s ability can never be called into question. Hatton will surge back into the top 10 of the world on account of his Dubai Desert Classic victory, with a Ryder Cup return at Bethpage this year already looking a formality.
Many have disappeared from view after switching to LIV Golf. Hatton, by contrast, can still mix it with the best. This marks his second DP World Tour success since joining the rebel circuit in early 2024. Even the emergence of Rory McIlroy from the Sunday shadows was insufficient to knock Hatton off stride at the Emirates Club.
“To add my name to the list of the amazing champions that have been before me, to have my name on that trophy now, is a dream come true,” Hatton said. He used to feign illness to skip school and watch this championship. Half a dozen major top 10s suggest Hatton has capacity to take his game to a further level.
There will be a minor deduction from Hatton’s $1.5m (£1.2m) Dubai prize but he is unlikely to care. The 33-year-old damaged a tee box in anger during round three, meaning a tongue lashing and upcoming fine from tour officialdom. If ranting, raving and snapping continues to precede wins then this leopard is hardly going to change his spots. Hatton’s 69 for a 15 under par aggregate took the trophy by one from Daniel Hillier. Hatton converted from 6ft on the 72nd green to seal the title.
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