When the bombshell news dropped that the Saudi Public Investment Fund had pulled its support from LIV Golf, it sent shockwaves through the golf world. Suddenly, the recent performances of LIV players at The Masters started to make a lot more sense. Reports emerged that players had caught wind of the turmoil before heading to Augusta National, and the tension was palpable. Bryson DeChambeau was seen in an animated exchange with Jon Rahm on the putting green before missing the cut, while Sergio Garcia had a meltdown on Sunday, damaging a tee box in frustration.

In the end, only one LIV golfer managed to crack the top 30 at Augusta—and that lone standout was Tyrrell Hatton. The Englishman delivered a masterclass, firing a 66 on both Friday and Sunday to surge up the leaderboard and finish in a tie for third. He followed that up with another impressive T5 finish in Mexico City. Now, at LIV Virginia, Hatton is back in the hunt, sitting two shots off the lead after a six-under opening round.

So, how has Hatton managed to thrive while the league around him faces an uncertain future? The answer lies in his ability to compartmentalize. "For me personally, what I do doesn't affect anything off the golf course," Hatton explained. "My job is to play golf, and that's all I can do. I try to prepare and get ready for this tournament like I would any other."

In an era dominated by social media noise, Hatton has taken a different approach. "Actually, I deleted X off my phone 2½ years ago, and I deleted Instagram almost two years ago," he revealed. "I've replaced that with looking at Daily Mail and Sky Sports News. It's nice to not have social media and the negativity that comes with it. I definitely don't miss it."

Perhaps that's the secret weapon for Hatton—and a lesson for golfers everywhere. While others let off-course drama seep into their game, Hatton has found clarity by tuning out the chatter and focusing on what he does best: playing golf. His two top-five finishes since the LIV news broke are double what he managed before The Masters, proving that sometimes, less distraction leads to better results.