LIV CONFIRMS signing of Hatton as he joins Rahm’s ‘Legion XIII’ group

LIV Golf has confirmed the signing of Englishman Tyrrell Hatton as Jon Rahm’s new growth group takes form forward of the insurgent tour’s season opener in Mexico.

Ryder Cup star Hatton, who has defected to the Saudi-backed enterprise in a deal value a reported $64million, joins Legion XIII alongside Caleb Surratt and Zimbabwe’s Kieran Vincent.

Rahm will captain the brand new group, beginning at LIV Golf Mayakoba which begins this Friday at El Camaleon Golf Course in Playa del Carmen.

‘We’ve come a great distance in a brief time frame and are extraordinarily happy with the group and model we’re constructing,’ mentioned the reigning Masters champion, who defected from the PGA Tour in a $500m deal final month.

‘I needed to combat alongside a bunch of men who aligned completely with what the group stands for. 

LIV Golf has confirmed the signing of Tyrrell Hatton in a deal reportedly value $64million

Hatton joins Legion XIII, the brand new growth group captained by Masters champion Jon Rahm

‘Tyrrell is a fierce competitor, confirmed champion, and naturally my Ryder Cup teammate. Caleb is likely one of the brightest subsequent gen stars of the sport. 

‘And Kieran is a gentle, proficient ball striker who earned his promotion to LIV and is elevating his sport day by day.’

Hatton has represented Europe in every of the previous three Ryder Cups, starring alongside Rahm throughout final yr’s victory in Rome.

The 32-year-old, who gained his maiden PGA Tour title on the 2020 Arnold Palmer Invitational, is cucrently ranked No 16 on the earth.

‘I’m actually excited for this subsequent chapter, to hyperlink up with Jon Rahm and Legion XIII, and to get began this week in Mexico,’ mentioned Hatton, whose profession earnings are approaching $22m.

Surratt, in the meantime, is the reigning SEC particular person champion. The Tennessee sophomore, one of many top-ranked amateurs in world golf, is popping professional to hitch LIV Golf.

‘The introduction of Legion XIII is a testomony to LIV Golf’s continued progress’ – Greg Norman

Hatton and Rahm are joined by Caleb Surratt (L) and Kieran Vincent (R) on the Legion XIII group

Vincent joins his brother Scott on the insurgent tour, after qualifying by LIV Golf Promotions in December.

‘The introduction of Legion XIII is a testomony to LIV Golf’s continued progress as our league builds for the long-term,’ LIV Golf chief Greg Norman mentioned in an announcement. 

‘Jon Rahm is likely one of the high rivals on the earth and his group will make an instantaneous affect on the league each on and off the golf course. I’m thrilled to welcome his new teammates, Ryder Cup star Tyrrell Hatton and younger gun Caleb Surratt, together with LIV Golf Promotions standout Kieran Vincent, who will undoubtedly be nice additions to the league. 

‘This is one other thrilling second within the pure evolution of LIV Golf and the long run for the game.’