Tyrrell Hatton optimistic an end to the schism in men’s golf is edging closer

Tyrrell Hatton is optimistic that an end to the schism in men’s professional golf is edging closer and revealed that European captain Luke Donald had considered awarding Ryder Cup qualifying points to LIV Golf events.

Hatton was a part of Europe’s winning side under Donald in Rome last year before joining the Saudi-funded breakaway and winning his first event in Nashville in June.

In order to remain eligible for next year’s contest at Bethpage, Hatton must play in four regular DP World Tour events this season and will tee it up in his second in this week’s British Masters after appealing against the sanctions imposed for playing LIV events without permission.

“That side of it is a little bit messy,” Hatton said at The Belfry. “But from my point of view, I want to play in DP World Tour events and I am hoping there is something that can get worked out so that becomes a little bit easier.

“This is a massive week as well with Ryder Cup points starting. I’m a member of the DP World Tour, I want to play on the Ryder Cup team and I need to play really well to get some points on the board.

“I know that they potentially discussed awarding points to LIV, which is maybe surprising that they did and it didn’t get passed, but that’s not surprising and that’s fine.

“I don’t know the full details of how far it actually got, but it was a topic that was raised. I guess it was good that it was even thought about.”

The @RyderCupEurope points race begins this week at The Belfry.

Captain Luke Donald believes hopefuls will get a boost from the start of the new-look qualification system