Tyrrell Hatton keeping cool in battle for maiden major at US Open
Tyrrell Hatton kept his “internal screaming” to a minimum to remain in contention for the US Open, despite an unlucky break on the 13th hole at Pinehurst.
Hatton’s approach to the par four pitched into the edge of the hole and span back into a greenside bunker, from where he was unable to save par.
However, the fiery Englishman – who was half of “Team Angry” with Jon Rahm in last year’s Ryder Cup – managed to maintain his composure and add a 71 to his opening 68 for a halfway total of one under par.
“That wasn’t a nice break,” Hatton said of the 13th. “I hit a really good second shot in. Obviously too good.
Nearly jarred it… To off the green