Background
Hatalsky was born in San Diego, California.
Hatalsky was born in San Diego, California.
Hatalsky initially attended Arizona State University, where his teammates on the golf team included future Professional Golf Association Tour and Champions Tour players Bob Gilder, Howard Twitty and Tom Purtzer.
He transferred to United States. International University (now Alliant International University), where he was an National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics All-American in 1972 and served as team captain. Hatalsky turned professional in 1973. Professional Golf Association Tour wins (4) Champions Tour wins (3).