Professional golfer Tyrrell Hatton shared that he surpassed Rory McIlroy’s score at the Dubai Desert Classic after indulging in wine and Guinness over the Christmas period. Hatton humorously mentioned feeling as rigid as the Titanic during his initial round defense of his title in January.
During a casual chat on the course, Hatton and McIlroy focused more on reminiscing about the quality wine they enjoyed over the holidays rather than discussing golfing matters. Hatton jokingly revealed his weight gain, weighing in at 204 pounds on January 1st, a significant increase from his weight just before the Ryder Cup.
Reflecting on his festive season, Hatton admitted to minimal training but excessive drinking, including having a Guinness tap at home. Now, he plans to shed some weight, referring to his current fitness regime as “damp January.” Despite feeling rusty on the course, Hatton managed to score four birdies and two bogeys in his first competitive round of the year.
Hatton’s jovial history with alcohol includes consuming two to three Guinnesses a night during past tournaments. The ongoing debate about fines imposed on players participating in conflicting golf tours, like LIV Golf, was not a topic of discussion among Hatton, McIlroy, and Fleetwood during their recent play.
Polish golfer Adrian Meronk echoed dissatisfaction with the fines imposed on players competing in multiple tours, emphasizing the need for mutual agreements between different golfing circuits. The LIV Golf stars, including Hatton and Jon Rahm, continue to resist paying the fines despite the potential consequences.