Tyrrell Hatton Shares Motivation Behind Masters Birdie Run

The LIV Golf player's late charge at Augusta was inspired by his growing family.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:39pm

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

A cubist, geometric painting depicting Tyrrell Hatton's final round at the Masters, with sharp, overlapping planes of green, white, and blue representing the golf course and his performance.Tyrrell Hatton's inspired birdie run at the Masters was fueled by thoughts of his growing family.Augusta Today

World No. 23 Tyrrell Hatton finished tied for 3rd at the 2026 Masters, thanks to a strong birdie run on the back nine. Hatton revealed his motivation was thinking about his wife, who is due to give birth in six weeks, and wanting to experience bringing his daughter to next year's tournament.

Why it matters

Hatton's performance was a bright spot for LIV Golf, which struggled overall at the Masters. His late charge and career-best major finish highlighted the competitive drive of LIV players, even as the tour's overall competitiveness continues to be questioned.

The details

Hatton birdied four of the last six holes to finish at 10-under par, tying for 3rd. He said most of the back nine, he "just wanted to make birdies" thinking about his wife giving birth soon and wanting to bring their daughter to next year's Masters. Hatton hit every green in regulation in the second round, joining an elite group to accomplish that feat at Augusta.

  • Hatton's wife is due to give birth in six weeks.
  • Hatton secured a spot in the 2027 Masters with his top-12 finish.

The players

Tyrrell Hatton

A professional golfer ranked World No. 23 who finished tied for 3rd at the 2026 Masters.

Emily Braisher

Tyrrell Hatton's wife, who is due to give birth in six weeks.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“To be honest most the back nine I just wanted to make birdies because my wife is due in six weeks and I was thinking about it would be cool to come back next year and our little girl will be pretty much 11 months.”

— Tyrrell Hatton, Professional Golfer

“It would be amazing to see her in a boiler suit. Obviously you see all the other dads and their families and the little ones in boiler suits is so cute.”

— Tyrrell Hatton, Professional Golfer

“Yeah, I wanted to experience that. Yeah, definitely a motivation for me to try and make some birdies and happy I managed to do that. Yeah, it was cool.”

— Tyrrell Hatton, Professional Golfer

What’s next

Hatton will look to build on his career-best major finish when he returns to Augusta National next year with his newborn daughter.

The takeaway

Hatton's inspired performance at the Masters highlighted the competitive drive of LIV Golf players, even as the tour's overall competitiveness continues to be questioned in comparison to the PGA Tour.