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Matt Fitzpatrick posts first message on social media since winning the Zurich Classic with brother Alex
TL;DR
Matt Fitzpatrick and his brother Alex won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, making history with a tournament-record 15-under 57. They secured a four-shot lead entering the final round but faced challenges on Sunday.
Key points
- Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans
- They shot a tournament-record 15-under 57
- The brothers had a four-shot lead entering the final round
Zurich Classic of New OrleansMatt FitzpatrickAlex Fitzpatrick
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Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick will not forget their latest triumph in a hurry after clinching the title at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Success was looking very likely for the pairing after Saturday’s third round of the PGA Tour event, where the Fitzpatrick brothers made history.
They shot a tournament-record 15-under 57 in the four-ball format to earn a four-shot lead entering the final round, which they then lost on the back nine on Sunday.
But Matt Fitzpatrick and his younger brother Alex held on for a one-shot victory at the Zurich Classic, which the former has now celebrated on social media.
Matt Fitzpatrick sends message to Alex Fitzpatrick after Zurich Classic title
Sharing images of their joint success on the PGA Tour, Matt wrote on X: “Wow. Words can’t describe the feelings for this one.
“Could not be more proud of [Alex Fitzpatrick]. You earned this!”
The duo earned the hard-fought win thanks to a birdie at the last, having been involved in a three-way tie with Kristoffer Reitan and Kristoffer Ventura and Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer on 30-under.
Matt will take a brief break from PGA Tour action, but Alex will now be involved in next week’s Cadillac Championship at Trump National Doral.
Q&A
What record did Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick set at the Zurich Classic?
They set a tournament record by shooting 15-under 57 in the four-ball format.
What was the Fitzpatrick brothers' lead going into the final round of the Zurich Classic?
They entered the final round with a four-shot lead.
When did Matt Fitzpatrick last post on social media after winning the Zurich Classic?
Matt Fitzpatrick posted his first message on social media after winning the Zurich Classic, celebrating their victory.
