Tyrrell Hatton's last performance at the Dubai Desert Classic blew away fans and his colleagues. In strong competition, the Englishman managed to celebrate and start this year in a great way. The 33-year-old golfer had impulsive reactions at times, but his focus and determination were truly incredible.
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Rory McIlroy, who was 'breathing behind his back', had only words of praise for Hatton, insisting that the Englishman has become a consistent player. The Northern Irishman highlighted some of the aspects of this Englishman's game, having only words of praise.
Yeah, hes got *. He's become very consistent. You know, he does things his own way. He plays within his capabilities. He hits the ball very straight. He doesn't try to shape it really one way or another."- Rory McIlroy said, as quoted by Golf Monthly.
The 35-year-old, who is often the target of criticism, would have something to learn from Hatton, at least when it comes to the mental aspect of the game. The Northern Irishman spoke about it at the press conference.
Namely, Rory believes that the important thing about Hatton is that he doesn't care about the opinions of others. Such a mindset can only ensure that he will be even more successful.
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"He has his systems and ways he practices and he does a really good job at that. And he also doesn't give a flying fig what anyone else thinks, which is a really good attribute to have in the game. Thats why hes so important in New York."
Rory McIlroy on Tyrrell Hatton and Ryder Cup
Tyrrell Hatton will certainly be an important addition to the European team at the Ryder Cup this year. Rory McIlroy has no doubt that Hatton can impress at Bethpage Black this year, as he has shown in previous editions.
"Yeah, he'll be amazing in New York. I think he's proved that over the last three Ryder Cups. He's a massive asset for the Europeans.- Rory said.
