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The Fitzpatrick Brothers Win Zurich Classic In Dramatic Fashion
TL;DR
The Fitzpatrick brothers, Alex and Matt, won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2026 in a dramatic finish. They celebrated their victory on the 18th green at TPC Louisiana.
Key points
- Fitzpatrick brothers won the Zurich Classic 2026
- Victory celebrated on the 18th green
- Tournament held at TPC Louisiana
- Unique team event format
- Previous winners include McIlroy and Novak
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TPC LouisianaAvondale, Louisiana
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AVONDALE, LOUISIANA - APRIL 26: Alex Fitzpatrick (L) of England and Matt Fitzpatrick of England pose with the trophy on the 18th green after winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2026 at TPC Louisiana on April 26, 2026 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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The Zurich Classic has become a unique stop for the PGA Tour in its unique format. It isnāt an individual event, but a team event where players have a playing partner with specific formats throughout the weekend.
While most top-ranked golfers take this week off before the lead up to the PGA Championship in May, the Zurich Classic has provided some fun moments over the years. Two years ago it was Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry winning and partying into the early morning in New Orleans. Last year it was Andrew Novak getting his first PGA win with Ben Griffin as Griffin continued his tremendous 2025 season.
In 2026 the Zurich provided not just drama, but a feel-good story everyone can get behind.
Matt Fitzpatrick and his younger brother Alex Fitzpatrick were teammates during this event, and they stormed to a big lead heading into Sunday at the TPC Louisiana. When they approached the Par 5 18th hole, they were tied with two other teams at -30. After their approach shot from Alex put them in a greenside bunker, older brother Matt decided to help out by hitting a fantastic bunker shot to just outside a foot.
Alex tapped in for birdie, which gave them the victory, but it also meant more to the younger of the Fitzpatrick brothers. The victory gave Alex his PGA Tour card through the 2028 season.
The tournament was fantastic from start-to-finish, but was also brutal for bettors who were trying their hand at winning some money. However, in terms of outright winners, this tournament was considered āchalkā with the odd-son favorites, the Fitzpatrick brothers, pulling out the victory.
Letās go back to look at the Top 5 odds heading into this tournament:
- Fitzpatrick/Fitzpatrick (+1175)
- Lowry/Koepka (+1550)
- Yellamaraju/Gerard (+1750)
- Novak/Griffin (+1850)
- Thorbjornsen/Vilips (+1950)
Picking winners in this event is never easy, so letās go back and take a look at the picks we got right, wrong, and why.
Q&A
Who won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2026?
The Fitzpatrick brothers, Alex and Matt, won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2026.
What is the format of the Zurich Classic golf tournament?
The Zurich Classic is a unique team event where players compete with a partner in various formats throughout the weekend.
Where was the Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2026 held?
The Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2026 was held at TPC Louisiana in Avondale, Louisiana.
What notable events occurred in previous Zurich Classics?
In past tournaments, Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry won two years ago, while Andrew Novak secured his first PGA win last year.
