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Tyrrell Hatton becomes first Englishman to win Arnold Palmer Invitational and scoops £1.28million prize NewsColony TYRRELL HATTON sealed the first English win at the Arnold Palmer Invitational in Florida. The 2018 Ryder Cup ace, 28, secured a gutsy one-shot victory at Bay Hill after carding a final-round two-over-par 74. 1 Tyrrell Hatton won the Arnold Palmer Invitational, becoming the first Englishman to do so Credit: EPA It was Hatton’s maiden US Tour title and after holding off the challenge of playing partner Aussie Marc Leishman he took a £1.28million first prize with a four-under total. Hatton’s two-stroke overnight lead went in the first five holes in tough conditions as only four players finished below par. The High Wycombe ace said: “It was such a tough day. After my double bogey on the 11th I thought I’d played my way out of it because I didn’t see the scoreboard. “Then that final two-foot putt at 18 . . . I’ve never been so nervous. I won’t ever forget this week...