Tyrrell Hatton's hopes of lifting the Claret Jug evaporated in dramatic fashion during a calamitous final round at the 151st Open Championship held at Royal Liverpool.
Promising Start Turns Sour
The Englishman began Sunday's play just three shots off the lead after impressive rounds of 70, 72 and 68 had put him in contention. However, his challenge spectacularly unraveled with a disastrous six-over-par 77 that saw him plummet down the leaderboard.
Costly Errors Prove Fatal
Hatton's round included multiple bogeys and a devastating triple-bogey that effectively ended his championship aspirations. The usually reliable putter missed several crucial short-range attempts, while wayward drives left him battling Hoylake's punishing rough.
Frustration Boils Over
Known for his fiery temperament, the 31-year-old couldn't hide his frustration as his round deteriorated. At one point, cameras caught Hatton angrily slamming his club into his bag after another missed opportunity.
Mixed Emotions After Tournament
"Obviously I'm bitterly disappointed with today," Hatton admitted afterwards. "I felt great coming into the round but just couldn't get anything going. The course played tough but that's no excuse - the better players adapted and I didn't."
Looking Ahead
Despite the setback, Hatton remains one of England's top golfing talents. His consistent performances on both the PGA Tour and LIV Golf circuit suggest major championship success may still be within reach.
The tournament was eventually won by Brian Harman, who held his nerve to claim his first major title with a dominant six-shot victory.
