Tyrrell Hatton Stays Cool, Eyes Masters Victory

Tyrrell Hatton produced one of the round’s strongest performances at Augusta National on Friday. He shot a 6-under 66 and hit all 18 greens in regulation.

The score moved him to 140 after 36 holes. That leaves him at 4-under par for the tournament following an opening 74.

Statistical milestones

Hatton became only the third player in the past 30 years to hit every green. The other two were Jim Furyk in 2009 and Kevin Na in 2020. His card included seven birdies and one bogey, with a three-putt at the par-4 18th.

Form and credentials

Hatton is 34 years old and plays on LIV Golf and the DP World Tour. He earned a Masters invitation after finishing in the top four at last year’s U.S. Open.

He sits 31st in the Official World Golf Ranking this week. Last year he won the Dubai Desert Classic on the DP World Tour.

Recent results and team play

Earlier this year he tied for third in the Adelaide event. He also went 3-0-1 during Europe’s Ryder Cup victory last year.

Masters history and temperament

His previous best Masters round was a 68 in the 2021 final round. He tied for ninth in 2024 and tied for 14th last year.

Hatton is known for an emotional on-course style. He has sometimes drawn criticism for visible reactions to poor shots.

He admitted being rattled when his approach to the 7th green hit the flagstick and came back off the green. That shot then found a bunker and became semi-buried.

Weekend outlook

Hatton said the early tee times may have presented slightly softer greens. He believes the course will firm and speed up for later groups.

He will face firmer greens and drier fairways over the weekend. He said the 15th green already felt very firm.

Tyrrell Hatton Stays Cool after his measured second round and Eyes Masters Victory as the weekend unfolds. He hopes for a bit of luck and steadier putting.

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