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Tyrrell Hatton admits if rumors LIV Golf could fold are now affecting him on the course
TL;DR
Tyrrell Hatton acknowledged that rumors about LIV Golf potentially folding are impacting his performance on the course. The situation follows reports of the Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrawing support for LIV Golf, affecting players' mental states during competitions.
Key points
- Tyrrell Hatton admits LIV Golf rumors affect his game.
- Saudi Public Investment Fund withdrew support for LIV Golf.
- Only one LIV golfer finished in the top 30 at The Masters.
- Bryson DeChambeau and Jon Rahm had a notable conversation.
- Sergio Garcia damaged a tee box during the event.
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After the news that the Saudi Public Investment Fund had withdrawn support for LIV Golf, playersâ recent performances have begun to make a lot more sense.
Reports said that LIV players heard rumblings of this before The Masters. Bryson DeChambeau was spotted having an animated conversation with Jon Rahm on the putting green before he missed the cut, and Sergio Garcia exploded on Sunday, damaging a tee box.
Only one LIV golfer finished in the top 30 at Augusta National, and that is more understandable now that we know what was happening behind the scenes. But that one player, Tyrrell Hatton, performed brilliantly.
The Englishman finished T3, shooting a 66 on Friday and Sunday to rocket up the leaderboard. He then followed up with a T5 in Mexico City.
Speaking after a six-under start at Liv Virginia, which puts him two shots off the lead, Hatton explained how heâs been able to compartmentalize everything thatâs going on around him on LIV.
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Tyrrell Hatton not affected by reports of LIV Golfâs potential collapse
If anything, Hattonâs performances have improved since the LIV Golf bombshell dropped. His two top fives, double the amount he had on LIV before The Masters, and heâs back in contention in Virginia.
He was asked if the uncertainty about his future had affected his play, and Hatton replied: âFor me personally, what I do doesnât affect anything off the golf course.
âLike my job is to play golf, and thatâs all I can do. So I try to prepare and get ready for this tournament like I would any other time that I have a few weeks off. Yeah, as I said, my job is to play golf, and thatâs all I do.â
In the world of social media, itâs difficult to keep your mind focused on the task at hand. Not for Hatton, though, as heâs removed it from his life completely, âActually, I deleted X off my phone 2 1/2 years ago, and I deleted Instagram almost two years ago off my phone.
Q&A
How is Tyrrell Hatton affected by LIV Golf rumors?
Tyrrell Hatton admitted that the rumors about LIV Golf potentially folding are influencing his performance on the course.
What recent news has impacted LIV Golf players' performances?
The Saudi Public Investment Fund's withdrawal of support for LIV Golf has significantly affected players' performances, with only one finishing in the top 30 at The Masters.
Which LIV golfer performed well at The Masters despite the rumors?
Tyrrell Hatton was the only LIV golfer to perform brilliantly at The Masters, finishing in the top 30.
What incidents occurred among LIV golfers during The Masters?
Bryson DeChambeau was seen having an animated discussion with Jon Rahm, and Sergio Garcia damaged a tee box during the tournament.