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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Sean Ingle at Royal Portrush

‘Three is the magic number’: Tyrrell Hatton says pints of Guinness can fuel Open glory

Tyrrell Hatton reacts as a birdie putt on the 16th green misses during day two of the Open at Royal Portrush.
Tyrrell Hatton reacts as a birdie putt on the 16th green narrowly misses during day two of the Open. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

First Tyrrell Hatton effed, jeffed and played his way into Open contention. Then he revealed he was off for three pints of Guinness to relax and ready himself for the business end of this championship.

It sounds like a distinctly old-school approach. But the fact Hatton was smiling as he talked, spoke volumes. He is clearly happy and relaxed. And, just as importantly, now appears far better at flushing out the anger that erupts when he falls short of perfection or gets a bad break. And that makes him a live danger in Portrush.

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