HERO DUBAI DESERT CLASSIC

January 23, 2026

Tyrrell Hatton

Majlis Course at Emirates Golf Club

Press Conference

Q. 69 here at the Emirates on Friday. How did you find it out there?

TYRRELL HATTON: Yeah, it was definitely a struggle. Hit some pretty weird shots at times but obviously had a great finish. I feel like I hit a good chip shot on 15 and it just landed funny and like went in at a mad pace but thankfully it did go in.

Holing out on 17 was cool. The fact that even Rory was impressed shows it was a good shot. Yeah, that was definitely a bonus.

Q. You mentioned struggles. Was it the conditions or parts of your game you weren't happy with?

TYRRELL HATTON: I would say the conditions, it felt easier today than yesterday. Although it was still difficult out there. But I just didn't feel like I was hitting very good shots. Yeah, hit some weird shots with my irons, and yeah, wasn't in the fairway too often. So that's not a great combination to score well.

I feel like I did well in my scrambling, and yeah, obviously the finish helps a lot.

Q. Defending your title, still with 36 to play, those last four holes, how vital do you think that's going to be heading to the weekend to have a chance?

TYRRELL HATTON: Yeah, I'm, what, four back going into the weekend? It's in a decent position, considering I don't feel like I've played anywhere near what I'm capable of. So hopefully I wake up tomorrow with a decent golf swing and a clearer head, and we'll go out there and try our best.