Matt Fitzpatrick is relishing getting back to business in the Genesis Scottish Open after a hectic spell celebrating his US Open triumph.
Fitzpatrick claimed his first major title at Brookline last month, joining Jack Nicklaus as the only male players to win the US Amateur and US Open on the same course.
The 27-year-old from Sheffield has not competed in a Tour event since, but admits he has already been brought back down to earth after shooting a 78 in the first round of the JP McManus Pro-Am on Monday. “I want to get back to the routine and get back to playing regular golf again and this is a great week to do it,” Fitzpatrick said at Renaissance Club, where 14 of the world’s top 15 are competing in the £6.7million event. “It’s such a strong field and a golf course I’ve played well around before, so I’m looking forward to getting the week under way. “I feel like I’ve not had time to sit down and do nothing.
I had three days at the back end of the first week (after Brookline) where I had that, but since then there’s been a lot going on. “I’ve been in the car a lot driving places and flying as well.