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Hatton secures first title since 2021 with stellar finish

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Tyrrell Hatton claimed his first title since the Abu Dhabi Championship in January 2021, dominating the field to win by six strokes at the latest tournament.

The 32-year-old Englishman birdied three of his last five holes to finish on 19 under after 54 holes, comfortably outpacing his compatriot Sam Horsfield.

Hattonโ€™s victory earned him a substantial prize of $4 million (ยฃ3.2 million).

His win was characterized by a decisive performance over the weekend, where he took the lead in Saturdayโ€™s second round with a strong back-nine display. He then built on that momentum on Sunday, recording eight birdies and two bogeys to seal the victory.

โ€œIt was nice to play the last few holes and it not be super tight,โ€ Hatton said after his win.

โ€œI guess having not won for three-and-a-half years, you wonder if youโ€™d be able to do it again in some way. So I was happy I proved that to myself.โ€

Newly crowned US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau, Spainโ€™s Jon Rahm, Englandโ€™s Lee Westwood, and Chileโ€™s Joaquin Niemann shared third place, each finishing on 12 under.

In addition to his individual success, Hatton also shone in the team competition. Alongside Rahm, he led Legion XIII to a victory on 40 under, defeating Crushers by five strokes.

Despite the win, DeChambeauโ€™s team retained the top spot in the overall standings.

This victory marks a significant milestone in Hattonโ€™s career, ending a lengthy title drought and showcasing his ability to compete and triumph at the highest level.