Matt Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, marking his fifth PGA Tour title. He and his brother Alex secured victory, with Alex earning a PGA Tour card through 2028.
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Matt Fitzpatrick is now a five-time champion on the PGA Tour after claiming the title at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with his brother Alex.
The Fitzpatrick brothers clinched a one-shot victory at TPC Louisiana, which has helped Alex Fitzpatrick earn a PGA Tour card through 2028.
Fantastic teamwork was key to the success, along with admirable resilience after the pair lost a four-shot lead on the back nine.
But one-time PGA Tour winner Michael Kim has focused on another, more unique aspect of Matt Fitzpatrickās game following the win, sharing insight into why he chips cross-handed.
Kim explained on X: āWonder why Matt Fitz chips cross-handed?
āIt works because itās easier to keep the hands ahead of the clubhead which makes contact much more consistent.
āAlso if your right hand gets too jabby during the downswing, it wonāt affect the swing as much as your left hand will act as a natural buffer.
āYou shouldnāt hit full swing shots cross-handed though.ā
Kim was then asked why he thinks it works for some players and not for others, to which he replied: āItās just awkward at first and many donāt like how it looks compared to others.
āYou have to be ok with people looking at you funny.ā
Fitzpatrick is clearly okay with that, with the Englishman currently third in the world rankings behind only Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy thanks to his recent efforts.
On the PGA Tour in 2026, heās currently ranked 12th for Proximity to Hole and 23rd for scrambling.
The article explains that Matt Fitzpatrick's cross-handed chipping technique contributes to his success on the golf course.
Matt Fitzpatrick and his brother Alex won the Zurich Classic, achieving a one-shot victory at TPC Louisiana.
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The Fitzpatrick brothers were not the only English duo to have taken on the event, with Marco Penge and Matt Wallace also teaming up.
They finished in a tie for 30th on 20-under, 11 shots behind the Zurich Classic champions at TPC Louisiana.
Following their partnership, Wallace has taken to social media to share his excitement for his compatriot, as well as sending a message to the winners.
Wallace wrote on X: āThis boy is the future. Absolute pleasure to partner [Marco Penge].
āNot having the weekend we wanted stings a little more when you play for someone else too. Weāll be back.
āCongrats to the Fitzs. Amazing watch.ā
Penge was quick to reply, saying: āLoved every minute of it! I look forward to getting back at it next year partner.ā
Norwegians Kristoffer Reitan and Kris Ventura and Americans Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer finished in a tie for second at the PGA Tour event, while major champions Brooks Koepka and Shane Lowry were among the pairings to have missed the cut.
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