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Another big winner on Sunday? He's becoming a familiar face
TL;DR
Alex Fitzpatrick, younger brother of U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick, recently won the Zurich Classic with his brother, earning PGA Tour membership. He is now competing in Signature Events, showcasing his talent alongside top players.
Key points
- Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic with his brother Matt.
- The win earned both brothers PGA Tour membership.
- Alex was ranked 141st before the Zurich Classic.
- He previously performed well on the DP World Tour.
- This was Alex's first appearance as a PGA Tour member.
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Alex Fitzpatrick watches a shot during the final round of the Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral on Sunday.Getty Images
Eight days ago, brothers Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic in New Orleans, although the big winner was Alex, the younger brother to the 2022 U.S. Open champion.
With the Zurich being a team event, both players on the winning squad received the valuable two-year membership on the PGA Tour, not to mention spots in Signature Events. So while the Zurich win was a minor step for Matt, now the No. 4 player in the world, it was a significant moment for Alex, who was 141st entering the week.
Alex Fitzpatrick was in the midst of a good season on the DP World Tour — having tied for sixth at the Joburg Open and winning the Hero Indian Open in March — but last week we got to see him for the first time as a PGA Tour member, and at a Signature Event alongside the likes of Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young and Collin Morikawa. And how did he fare in just his 12th career PGA Tour start?
He tied for ninth and won half a million dollars.
“There’s still loads of expectations that I put on myself,” Alex said Friday at the Cadillac Championship, when he was asked if he plays freer now that he secured his Tour card. “It was unbelievable to win, but then you come out here and you’re expected to compete and you expect to play well and there’s always that you want to try and perform every week. For me everything’s a bonus at this stage, which does help, but I’m still a golfer at the end of the day and I’m sure I’ll hit bad shots and I’ll still get annoyed.”
Alex, who at 27 is four years younger than his brother — who took last week off — fired rounds of 72-66-74-67 at Trump National Doral’s Blue Monster course. He finished at nine under, which was 10 behind runaway winner Young but only four back of Scheffler, who was solo second. He also led the field in Strokes Gained: Off the Tee (+4.15) and driving accuracy, finishing 63rd in putting.
Q&A
What did Alex Fitzpatrick achieve by winning the Zurich Classic?
By winning the Zurich Classic, Alex Fitzpatrick secured a two-year membership on the PGA Tour and spots in Signature Events.
How did Alex Fitzpatrick perform in his first PGA Tour Signature Event?
Alex Fitzpatrick competed in his first PGA Tour Signature Event after winning the Zurich Classic, marking a significant step in his career.
What is Alex Fitzpatrick's current ranking in the world golf standings?
As of the Zurich Classic win, Alex Fitzpatrick was ranked 141st in the world golf standings.
What notable events did Alex Fitzpatrick participate in before joining the PGA Tour?
Before joining the PGA Tour, Alex Fitzpatrick tied for sixth at the Joburg Open and won the Hero Indian Open in March.
