Tyrrell Hatton takes control but rues missing FIFA 18 game time

Tyrrell Hatton bemoaned missing out on the launch of FIFA 18 as he remained on course for some real silverware at the halfway stage of the British Masters.

On the day the latest version of the popular videogame was released, Hatton added a second round of 65 to his opening 63 at Close House as English players filled seven of the top nine places in the £3million event.

At 12 under par, Hatton enjoyed a three-shot lead over tournament host Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Ashley Chesters, Chris Hanson and Robert Karlsson, with Graeme Storm and Lee Slattery on eight under with Finland’s Mikko Ilonen.