At 34, most professional athletes are at their physical peak. They’re logging gym hours, optimizing nutrition, and obsessing over recovery protocols. But one elite golfer just dropped a bombshell that flips that script entirely. He admitted his body feels decades older than his actual age. And the confession came during a candid moment that golf fans weren’t expecting.

Tyrrell Hatton appeared on comedian Andrew Santino’s YouTube show “No Bad Lies” for what seemed like a lighthearted golf round. However, the conversation took a surprisingly honest turn. The Legion XIII star revealed something that stopped Santino mid-swing. When asked if he felt his age catching up to him, Hatton didn’t sugarcoat it. “Body feels about 80 to be honest,” he confessed.

The admission came after Hatton recounted a humbling experience in Marlborough in December. Strangers queuing behind him at a pub started giving him grief. They called him a “middle-aged dad.” The comment clearly stung. Santino pressed further, asking if Hatton actually felt that old physically. The answer was brutally honest.

What’s causing this alarming decline? Hatton pointed to one glaring issue: “lack of mobility.” When Santino asked if he was working out, the golfer’s response was equally blunt. “I should be. Yeah.” The world No. 21 admitted he wasn’t hitting the gym.

This confession stands in stark contrast to his own fitness journey. Back in 2020, Hatton called it his fittest year. He attributed his best results to disciplined gym work, including boot camps and cardio sessions.

The English golfer has historically struggled with his physical confidence. He previously admitted to being self-conscious about his appearance. After recovering from wrist surgery in 2020, he made fitness a priority. He even discussed wanting to look good in Adidas apparel. Yet somehow, that commitment has slipped away.

Hatton’s self-deprecating humor masked genuine concern during the podcast. He joked that he had no mirrors in his home. He quipped that he broke his iPhone camera to avoid seeing himself. Santino played along, but the underlying message was clear. The golfer wasn’t happy with his current physical state. This brutal self-assessment isn’t new territory for Hatton. He previously confessed to being his own harshest critic.

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LIV Golf’s Demanding Schedule Takes Its Toll

The timing of these struggles raises questions about the circuit’s impact on player wellness. Hatton joined the Saudi-backed league in January 2024. He mentioned during the podcast that he’s had limited time in the US since making the switch. The circuit’s 14-event schedule spans six continents. Players face constant intercontinental travel, battling jet lag and brutal time zone adjustments.

Fellow LIV players have echoed similar concerns. Jon Rahm and Bryson DeChambeau have discussed the challenge of constant jet lag. They’ve highlighted the demanding travel requirements. Meanwhile, Bryson maintains an intense fitness regime despite the schedule. Brooks Koepka emphasizes weight training for injury resilience. Cameron Smith relies on Pilates and stretching for recovery.

The contrast between Hatton and his peers is striking. Modern golf culture prioritizes physical conditioning as non-negotiable. Rory McIlroy favors high-intensity cardio and Olympic-style lifting. Koepka focuses on lower-body strength. DeChambeau underwent a well-publicized body transformation. These players treat fitness as essential equipment.

Hatton’s admission feels like a warning shot for the entire tour. Even elite athletes can’t ignore physical maintenance without consequences. The LIV schedule might offer fewer events than the PGA Tour’s 35-plus tournaments. However, the global travel demands present unique wellness challenges that require disciplined fitness routines.

The golfer’s honesty deserves credit. Most players hide their struggles behind carefully crafted public images. Hatton laid it bare. His body feels 80. He’s not working out enough. He knows he should be. That transparency might just be the wake-up call he needs.