Andrew Coltart has theory over why Tyrrell Hatton often seems angry after another outburst at the DP World Tour Championship

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Tyrrell Hatton is one of the most entertaining golfers on the professional circuit. The Englishman’s brutally honest reactions often prove extremely humorous.

Hatton is currently one of the game’s elite players, which makes his on-course antics even more intriguing – and 2024 has seen the 33-year-old produce some unique moments.

At The Open Championship, Hatton carried his bag after hitting a bad shot, and at this week’s DP World Tour Championship, Hatton said he despised the par-five 18th hole at Jumeirah Golf Estates.

Sky Sports pundit Andrew Coltart believes the Englishman’s angry persona actually benefits his game, however.

Andrew Coltart discusses Tyrrell Hatton theory

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Speaking during second-round coverage at the Earth Course, Coltart suggested Hatton wouldn’t be a better player if he were happier on the course.

“I don’t think he would. I think he uses that to keep his concentration and focus on his desire, to keep that fire burning,” Coltart told Sky Sports.

“He just reminded me with that interview of the saying that you can’t tell how good a golfer is by his good rounds; you can tell how good a golfer is by his bad rounds. If Tyyrell Hatton is one shot off the lead, not playing well and playing badly, then the world of golf needs to look out.”

Tyrrell Hatton on course for Ryder Cup spot

Hatton’s form during the autumn stretch of the DP World Tour season has been mightily impressive. The LIV Golf star won the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship before finishing second at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Hatton is now on course to earn a European Ryder Cup spot, provided any issues with the Wentworth authorities are cleared up during the 2025 season.

The Englishman has been able to compete regularly during the autumn after appealing his outstanding fines and sanctions; the latest on the situation remains unclear.

Hatton may well be fined once more for competing in conflicting LIV Golf events in 2025, which could result in a similar scenario emerging before next September’s Ryder Cup at Bethpage Black.