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Tyrrell Hatton gets a hard time, doesn’t he?

Much of it he brings on himself, it must be said, with his repeated on-course temper tantrums. These have seen him singled out for Twitter criticism – and on more than one occasion – by former European Tour pro Gary Evans.

However, there’s much more to the Ryder Cup star than a proclivity for smashing up tee boxes, as he proved this weekend.

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A chap by the name of Paul Stewart-Smith tweeted to say that his daughter, Eloise, had scored for Hatton’s group in the third round of the Dubai Desert Desert, just six months after having open heart surgery.

We’ll let Paul explain the rest…

My daughter Eloise had open heart surgery 6 months ago. Today she scored for @TyrrellHatton at @OMEGAGolfDubai. The putts didn’t roll for him so he gave her his putter. Top man! She is now more committed to golf! pic.twitter.com/ADVXd03SqI
— Paul Stewart-Smith (@PaulSS07) January 26, 2019

Hatton has since replied, saying:

Thanks for your help yesterday Eloise!
Hope you enjoy using your new putter! 😁🏌🏼‍♀️ https://t.co/TPeg54FKb9
— Tyrrell Hatton (@TyrrellHatton) January 27, 2019

Credit where it’s due, this a touch of class from the Englishman.

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Michael McEwan is the Deputy Editor of bunkered and has been part of the team since 2004. In that time, he has interviewed almost every major figure within the sport, from Jack Nicklaus, to Rory McIlroy, to Donald Trump. The host of the multi award-winning bunkered Podcast and a member of Balfron Golfing Society, Michael is the author of three books and is the 2023 PPA Scotland 'Writer of the Year' and 'Columnist of the Year'. Dislikes white belts, yellow balls and iron headcovers. Likes being drawn out of the media ballot to play Augusta National.

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