Eddie Pepperell launches scathing attack Tyrell Hatton The Briton's behavior at the DP World Tour final last week divided opinions.
Hatton attracted attention in Dubai with a series of expletive-filled outbursts.
First, hot mics caught the 33-year-old in action on the par-5 18th hole of the second round on the Earth Course.
“I despise everything about this hole,” Hatton said. “A really bad golf hole.”
A day later, his golf club broke when an iron came loose.
Sky Sports commentator Evan Murray said at this time that despite Hatton's talent, it is “time for change” because he is not setting a good example for the next generation.
During the same round, Hatton was also overheard criticizing the green, calling it a “–.”
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He didn't back down, even describing Hatton as “childish”, “willful” and “frankly unattractive” despite being a “talented golfer” and a “lovable kid”.
Pepperell said: “I personally have never been against players breaking clubs. They might break the No. 10 club, although I don't care because I think the only people affected are them and I don't have any problem with that.
“One of the things I've never found particularly endearing about Tyrell while watching him play golf is his constant comments, his swearing on the greens and his complaining because it's so ugly and childish. It's It's self-indulgent… and frankly, it's unappealing.
“I hate to say it, because for you [host Andrew Cotter] He's a lovely guy and a great golfer. He's a very, very good golfer and that's what we should be talking about with Tyrrell. “
He added: “And he doesn't need to make huge changes [for us] Only really talks about his golf. But again, not for the first time, we are talking about his behavior.
“I actually think the club break wasn’t the straw that broke the camel’s back for Evan Murray because it was actually a pretty benign club break.
“It's the most important thing, right? Everything before it. Like you said, if you piss off Evan Murray, then you have a problem.
“If that was me and I heard Evan Murray say that, then I'd be like, 'Wow,' and that would make my stomach drop, because to your point, Ian [Carter, BBC golf journalist]he is the voice of reason and wisdom, something Tyrael currently lacks. “
Pepperell also said Hatton should behave differently as he reportedly joined LIV Golf for the lucrative salary.
It is understood the Briton was paid $40-60 million to join the Saudi-backed league.
Hatton plays for Jon Rahm's Legion XIII team and will earn $12,030,263 in bonuses in 2024 alone, with a $4 million bonus in the season finale.
Pepperell added: “In my opinion, whether he likes it or not, the whole LIV thing, if you sign with LIV and sign all the money [then] You should behave at least 50% better because you don't realize how lucky you are.
“For him to still do this shows, frankly, a complete lack of awareness, [and] To be honest, this confuses me. “
When asked what it was like to play alongside Hatton on Tour, Pepperell said: “I've definitely been on Tour with Tyrrell over the years, but I can't remember the last time I did that. Yes, so you asked the wrong person.”
Pepperell reiterated that it doesn't bother tour pros if players get angry or damage their clubs.
“It could be very interesting,” he said.
He added: “It's just whining and whining…no one wants to hear it. Because no one cares.”
“No one cares that you don't like the greens, Tyrell. That's the reality, so just get on with it.”
Pepperell also compared Hatton's behavior to that of Robert McIntyre this year.
The Scot made headlines earlier this season for his dim view of the Old Course's famous road hole.
McIntyre struggled to score on the signature hole at St Andrews during the Dunhill Links, which Hatton eventually won, even claiming he needed to “blow up”.
He immediately apologized.
“I think once you start complaining about holes and conditions, you're not going to win people over,” Pepperell said.