Hatton Lights Up Round 3 at Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship
Tyrrell Hatton exploded out of the blocks in round three at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship, roaring to 6 under through four holes and rocketing up the leaderboard. Known for his temper and high-wire emotion, Hatton today showed a different shade — fierce focus, controlled aggression and a hot putter that left rivals scrambling to keep pace.
His start read like a highlight reel: eagle, eagle, birdie, birdie — each hole played with the kind of precision that suggested everything was clicking: swing, stance and nerves all in harmony. Where flashes of frustration have punctuated his past rounds, he now looked utterly in command — channeling fire into rhythm rather than reaction.
Around the course, other players could only speculate what kind of breakfast fuels that kind of form: a protein-packed plate of eggs and avocado, a bowl of porridge with berries and nuts, or perhaps a simple performance shake — whatever it was, it’s clearly working.
If Hatton keeps this momentum he’ll be a headline threat through the weekend, but in a field this deep, one red-hot stretch won’t be enough; he’ll need the same discipline and edge to close it out.
