‘It’s just how I am’: Hatton chunters and curses his way into contention at the British Open

PORTRUSH, Northern Ireland (AP) — He curses out loud, he slams his clubs, he castigates himself — and his ball.

All sometimes on the same hole.

Tyrrell Hatton, a combustible English golfer, can divide opinion with his on-course conduct but few can argue about the quality of his game.

And this week at Royal Portrush, he’s making another run at a major championship.

Hatton shot 2-under 69 in the second round of the British Open on Friday and, on 5-under par, was three...