Scrappy Fitzpatrick hits the shot of his life to win US Open
Scrappy English underdog Matt Fitzpatrick, hardened in steel town Sheffield, endured epic pressure and hit the shot of his life when it mattered most on Sunday to win the US Open.
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Matt Fitzpatrick celebrated a dream come true after holding his nerve to win his first major title in the 122nd US Open. Fitzpatrick carded a closing 68 at Brookline to finish six under par, a shot ahead of playing partner Will Zalatoris and world number one Scottie Scheffler. "The feeling's out of this world," the 27-year-old from Sheffield said.
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'I had a gorilla on my back, never mind a monkey' - Caddie Billy Foster's joy after Matt Fitzpatrick's US Open win
Billy Foster’s 40 years of hurt were put to bed when Matt Fitzpatrick won the US Open to end the legendary caddie’s long wait for a major win. Foster has been on the bag for some of the greats of the game including Seve Ballesteros, Lee Westwood, Darren Clarke, Thomas Bjorn and for one tournament, Tiger Woods. Ad/> His men have hit the crossbar on many occasions and when he parted ways with Westwood in 2018, it appeared his major hopes were over.
Matt Fitzpatrick aims to equal Nick Faldo's six majors after US Open win over Scottie Scheffler at Brookline
Matt Fitzpatrick felt there were comparisons with his US Open victory and his football club Sheffield United — and revealed his ambitions to win at least five more majors to equal Nick Faldo. After a number of near misses at the top level, Fitzpatrick won his first tournament as a professional on American soil — and a major to top it off. Ad/> The 27-year-old is one of the most likeable players on tour, albeit his laid-back nature masks a player who is one of the hardest workers in golf.