Here's everything a PGA Tour win gave Matt Fitzpatrick's brother Alex

TL;DR

Matt Fitzpatrick and his brother Alex won the Zurich Classic, marking a significant achievement for Alex. The victory fulfilled Alex's lifelong dream and brought immense joy to both brothers.

Key points

Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic
Alex fulfilled his lifelong dream with the victory
Matt made a crucial shot on the 18th green
Alex expressed overwhelming happiness after the win
The brothers aimed to enjoy family time during the event

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The Fitzpatrick brothers made out like bandits at the Zurich Classic.Getty Images

Matt Fitzpatrick will collect a check, but really, Alex Fitzpatrick will emerge from this week’s Zurich Classic as the winner.

You needed only to watch the scene on the 18th green on Sunday evening at the Zurich Classic to know that was true. It was there, on the 18th, that the Fitzpatrick Brothers emerged victorious after a glorious mid-range sand-shot from elder brother (and U.S. Open champ) Matt. And it was there, on the 18th, that Alex realized the fulfillment of his greatest life dream.

“Yeah, I’m still lost for words,” Alex Fitzpatrick said afterward, still gobsmacked. “Just an overwhelming emotion of happiness. Like Matt said, at the start of the week it was coming here to be a family and spend time with each other, eat Mr. B’s, and have a great week. To be sitting here now and done what we did, yeah, I’m pretty speechless.”

If you wanted to know why Alex Fitzpatrick was speechless, the trophy celebration didn’t provide all the answers. You see, his win was bigger than just a title at a PGA Tour event, and bigger than a winner’s check. By winning at the Zurich, the younger Fitzpatrick also clinched a series of career-altering perks, which we list in their entirety below.

What Alex Fitzpatrick really won at the Zurich Classic

1. A PGA Tour card

The biggest and most significant benefit of Alex Fitzpatrick’s victory is PGA Tour status. By virtue of a winner’s exemption, Alex earned full PGA Tour status through the end of 2028, giving him the rarest gift in pro golf — job security — for the next 18 months.

2. A PGA Championship invite

Hopefully Alex hadn’t planned out his spring break for the second week in May, because those plans went up in smoke the second his final putt hit the bottom of the cup. Fitzpatrick earned an invite into the PGA Championship at Aronimink with his win, giving him his second career major championship start, following only the 2023 Open Championship.

Q&A

What did Alex Fitzpatrick achieve at the Zurich Classic?

Alex Fitzpatrick fulfilled his lifelong dream by winning the Zurich Classic alongside his brother Matt.

How did Matt Fitzpatrick contribute to the victory at the Zurich Classic?

Matt Fitzpatrick made a crucial mid-range sand-shot on the 18th green that helped secure their victory.

What emotions did Alex Fitzpatrick express after winning the Zurich Classic?

Alex Fitzpatrick expressed overwhelming happiness and was left speechless by the victory.

What was the Fitzpatrick brothers' goal for the week at the Zurich Classic?

Their goal was to spend time together as a family and enjoy the experience, which they accomplished with their win.