HEAVY HATTON'S STOUT DEFENCE

TYRRELL HATTON outscored a “horrified” Rory Mcllroy at the Dubai Desert Classic, despite piling on a stone sinking wine and Guinness over Christmas.

- FROM NEIL McLEMAN in Dubai

MY ROUND Hatton stunned Mcllroy (right)

The LIV Golf star claimed he was “turning like the Titanic” during an opening round 70 in defence of his title during his “damp January”.

In his pre-tournament press conference, Masters champion Mcllroy told Ryder Cup teammate Hatton to pay the fines for playing on the Saudi-backed tour, to stay eligible for Europe.

But Hatton revealed all they had discussed during their 18 holes together was the “good wine” they had imbibed during the holiday period.