Tyrrell Hatton won the LIV Golf Andalucía tournament at Real Club Valderrama on June 7 with a final score of 11-under par, finishing two shots ahead of John Rahm [1, 2]. Hatton carded a one-under 70 in the final round, including four birdies and three bogeys, to secure the victory [1]. "To be honest, I thought no matter how today went, I'm still going to be home tonight, and I'll walk into a crying newborn, and I'll be doing nappies," Hatton said, referencing his return to competition following the birth of his first child last month [1].
Rahm finished second at nine-under par after a final round 67, one shot ahead of Abraham Ancer and two shots ahead of Sergio Garcia, who faltered late with a bogey on the 16th hole, ending his hopes to win and earn a spot in The Open Championship [1, 2]. Hatton reflected on shots during his closing round, adding, "I didn’t think if I landed on the green that I could keep it pin-high" [2]. Commentator Arlo White described Rahm as "a fierce competitor" who made Hatton earn his victory after coming back from two over par the first round [2].
Hatton’s team, Legion XIII, also won the team competition with a score of seven-under par, six shots clear of 4Aces GC and Torque GC [1]. South African player Louis Oosthuizen withdrew from the final round due to a back injury, impacting the tournament’s field [1]. Analyst David Feherty noted Oosthuizen’s "restricted backswing, trying to drive that low" as a factor in his withdrawal [2].
Due to the cancellation of a LIV Golf event in Louisiana, no further LIV Golf tournaments will take place before The Open Championship [2]. Based on their standings in the LIV Golf league, Rahm, Bryson DeChambeau, Joaquin Niemann, Hatton, and Lucas Herbert have qualified for The Open [2].
