What Matt Fitzpatrick told Alex Fitzpatrick before the final round of the Truist Championship

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Alex Fitzpatrick fell just short of a remarkable maiden PGA Tour win as he finished fourth at the Truist Championship.

Fitzpatrick held a one-shot lead over Kristoffer Reitan heading into the final round of the tournament, with the latter going on to lift the trophy.

The Norwegian ended on 15-under to clinch his first PGA Tour win, finishing two shots ahead of Rickie Fowler and Nicolai Hojgaard.

Fitzpatrick finished one shot further back on 12-under, having only just secured his PGA Tour card at last month’s Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

He won the team tournament alongside his brother Matt Fitzpatrick, who has shared what he told Alex Fitzpatrick before the final round of the Truist Championship.

Matt Fitzpatrick told Alex Fitzpatrick the Truist Championship outcome wasn’t important

Alex Fitzpatrick praised Matt Fitzpatrick for helping him quickly become comfortable on the PGA Tour, which the latter has since responded to.

Speaking to Golf on CBS after his final round but before Alex’s final round, Matt said: “Yeah I think firstly it’s just a great experience for him.

“Obviously to be in those last couple of groups who were in Zurich, I guess kind of eased him into that scenario with me being there as well.

“Obviously this is a niche experience because he’s on his own now.

“For me I think it’s just about trying to enjoy it as much as he can.

“He’s in a great spot, he’s obviously been playing well.

“I said to him last night, ‘It doesn’t matter what happens, it’s going to be a great week regardless’.