Ping has announced the signing of Buckinghamshire tour pro Tyrrell Hatton to a multi-year equipment contract.
The 25 year old from Harleyford, who is currently 24th in the world rankings, finished runner up at the just-completed DP World Tour Championship in Dubai and won October’s Alfred Dunhill Links Championship at St Andrews en route to finishing fourth in the Race to Dubai rankings. He amassed nine top-10 finishes on the European Tour this year, including a tie for fifth at the Open Championship and a tie for 10th at the US PGA Championship.
“Tyrrell has had an outstanding year and we’re delighted he’ll be representing Ping going forward,” said Ping chairman & CEO John A. Solheim. “We’ve watched him very closely since he joined the European Tour two years ago, and we’ve been impressed with every aspect of his game. He had two top-10 finishes in major championships this year, which says a great deal about his ability to compete against the best players. He’s a great addition to our global tour staff and we look forward to supporting him as he continues his rise in the game.”
En route to his maiden European Tour title, Hatton set a course record equaling 10-under round of 62 at the St Andrews Old Course using a Ping Vault Oslo putter for the first time. He also had a Ping G driver and Ping i irons in the bag.
“I’m delighted to be officially representing the Ping brand,” said Hatton. “I’ve chosen to play their equipment in the past, and I’m excited to become part of the Ping family. I believe I have the finest tools available to perform at the highest level. Each club is precisely built to my specifications, which gives me great confidence on every shot.”
As part of a multi-year agreement, Hatton will wear a staff hat, use a staff bag, and play a minimum of 11 Ping clubs, including a driver and putter.