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Alex Fitzpatrick says if heād prefer to play with Matt Fitzpatrick at the Ryder Cup or win a major
TL;DR
Alex Fitzpatrick, a rising golfer, discusses his career aspirations, weighing the desire to play alongside his brother Matt at the Ryder Cup against the ambition to win a major championship.
Key points
- Alex Fitzpatrick is the younger brother of Matt Fitzpatrick.
- He has won two professional titles in his career.
- His first title was on the DP World Tour.
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Alex Fitzpatrick has never reached the level that his brother, Matt Fitzpatrick, has in the game.
However, itās certainly not through a lack of trying, and Alex, the younger of the Fitzpatrick brothers, is beginning to forge a successful career of his own in the game.
At the end of last month, the 27-year-old Englishman won the second professional title of his career, and his first on the DP World Tour.
That victory came one week after Matt Fitzpatrick won the Valspar Championship and just three weeks before his older brotherās triumph at the RBC Heritage.
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Now the two brothers are teeing it up on the PGA Tour together this week at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
What a thrill it must be for the Fitzpatricks to compete together on the PGA Tour as a team. Who knows, maybe one day they will be doing exactly that at the Ryder Cup.
Whether Alex Fitzpatrick would rather play with Matt at the Ryder Cup or win a major
Matt Fitzpatrick has urged the PGA Tour to include more team events on their schedule.
He absolutely loves playing at the Zurich Classic alongside his younger sibling.
And the same can be said for Alex.
When speaking on Trey Wingoās Podcast on Wednesday, Fitzpatrick shared his dream of playing alongside Matt at the Ryder Cup.
Q&A
What did Alex Fitzpatrick say about playing with Matt Fitzpatrick at the Ryder Cup?
Alex Fitzpatrick expressed that he would love the opportunity to play alongside his brother Matt at the Ryder Cup.
How many professional titles has Alex Fitzpatrick won?
Alex Fitzpatrick has won two professional titles, including his first on the DP World Tour.
What is Alex Fitzpatrick's current age and career status?
Alex Fitzpatrick is 27 years old and is beginning to establish a successful career in golf.
