Hatton Frustrated After Missed Putt on Opening Day of Betfred British Masters

On a challenging opening day at The Belfry, pre-tournament favorite Tyrrell Hatton expressed his frustration after failing to capitalize on an “unreal” shot during the Betfred British Masters. Despite covering his first 17 holes in four under par, the Ryder Cup star missed a short par putt on the final hole, leading to a three-under-par 69 and leaving him two shots behind compatriot Paul Waring and France’s Jeong weon Ko.

Hatton Acknowledges Fiery On-Course Demeanor

Hatton, who is playing on the DP World Tour after appealing against sanctions for competing in LIV Golf events without permission, acknowledged his fiery on-course demeanor, stating, “I’m not going to change at 32.” The Englishman, who has been on the DP World Tour since 2012, explained, “If I’ve not changed in 10 years, then I don’t think I can change. I’m just reacting to things in the moment.”

Other Notable Performances

Meanwhile, South Africa’s Thriston Lawrence, who finished fourth at last month’s Open Championship, and Spain’s Jorge Campillo carded rounds of 68 to trail the leaders by a single shot. England’s Jordan Smith, Laurie Canter, and Andrew Wilson were part of a large group on three under par, with Smith expressing his surprise at his strong performance, given his disappointing warm-up.

“The course is in really good condition, probably the best I’ve seen it and probably the toughest I’ve seen it for a long time. The rough’s up in a few places and the firm conditions makes it tricky if you’re slightly out of position.”

Significance of the Tournament

The tournament holds significant importance for players seeking to secure one of the 10 PGA Tour cards available to the top performers in the Race to Dubai who are not already exempt. As evidenced by the recent victories of Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre and France’s Matthieu Pavon on the PGA Tour, securing this pathway has proven inspiring for European golfers.

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