Golfer Tyrrell Hatton found himself in an awkward situation when a PGA Tour official approached him to deliver an update on his FedEx Cup standing. The cringy exchange quickly gained attention online, with golf fans reacting to the uncomfortable interaction.
After a disappointing round on the course, Hatton appeared disinterested in hearing the update. However, to his surprise, he managed to make the cut as one of the Top 30 performers, which meant he would continue to play in the tournament.
Hatton concluded his most recent PGA Tour event at Olympia Fields in Illinois on Sunday. Unfortunately, his final round was not up to par, putting his chances of advancing in the postseason at risk.
In order to qualify for the Tour Championship, golfers needed to finish in the Top 30. Their seedings for the playoff tournament would then be determined accordingly.
For instance, the number one player, Scottie Scheffler, would begin the championship tournament with a score of -10, while the thirtieth player, Sepp Straka, would start at even par.
Hatton entered the final weekend of the tournament fighting for one of those coveted spots and the opportunity to prolong his season. However, his subpar performance on Sunday jeopardized his chances.
Unsurprisingly, Hatton expressed his disappointment with the outcome of his round.
“I’m pretty devastated with that finish,” Hatton admitted in an interview with Amanda Balionis following the tournament.
Fortunately, Hatton managed to secure a spot in the field, finishing the weekend at number 28 in the standings. This guarantees him a $500,000 payout, even if he finishes last in the FedEx Cup field next week.
Upon learning that he had secured a spot in the Top 30, the PGA Tour sent an official to inform Hatton of the good news. However, the golfer appeared uninterested in engaging in conversation.
The hilariously awkward exchange sparked a significant reaction on social media, with many in the golf community sharing the clip accompanied by humorous captions.
Hatton’s spirits seemed to improve later that Sunday night when it was confirmed that he would be advancing to the FedEx Cup Championship.
“Yesterday’s finish was intense,” Hatton tweeted. “I’m happy to have made it to Atlanta for the Tour Championship.”
We’ll have to wait and see if Hatton experiences more excitement in the upcoming week.
According to the Source brobible.com