Lowry, Hatton Swear Outbursts Mark US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow

At the US PGA Championship at Quail Hollow, Irish golfer Shane Lowry and Englishman Tyrrell Hatton both displayed visible frustration that may lead to fines. Lowry reacted angrily after being denied relief for an embedded ball in a pitch mark left by another player on the eighth hole, which forced him to hit his second shot into a bunker, prompting him to slam his club into the turf and swear, ultimately missing the cut by one shot. Hatton, who was close to the lead early on, swore at his driver after hitting his tee shot into a creek and later made a costly triple bogey, finishing seven shots behind the leader. Lowry expressed particular annoyance at an on-course reporter who commented on the pitch mark situation, feeling it was an unwelcome interference. Both golfers’ outbursts reflect growing tensions on the challenging Quail Hollow course, with Hatton having a history of temper issues on the course. Despite Lowry’s frustration and recent tough weeks, including missed opportunities at other tournaments, he maintained composure for several holes after the incident but was ultimately unable to advance.