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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.

LIV Golf: How to watch on TV, schedule details and the players involved

Rory McIlroy has told Charl Schwartzel that his win in last week’s opening Saudi event in Hertfordshire “meant nothing” despite the South African collecting nearly £4million.

Maguire misses out in LPGA Tour play-off

Jennifer Kupcho tapped in for birdie on the second playoff hole to defeat Ireland's Leona Maguire and world No 2 Nelly Korda to win the Meijer LPGA Classic on Sunday.

Norman says LIV series to apply for rankings entry

The Saudi-backed LIV Golf circuit is planning to formally request acceptance into the global rankings system, series chief Greg Norman said.

England's Fitzpatrick wins US Open with sensational finish, SA's Daffue tied for 31st

England's Matt Fitzpatrick captured his first major title on Sunday by winning the US Open in dramatic fashion, making spectacular shots as rivals crumbled under final-round pressure.

Greg Norman says LIV Golf series applying for global rankings entry

LIV Golf chief executive Greg Norman says the new series is planning to formally request acceptance into the global rankings system.

US Open Golf 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick wins maiden major as he holds off Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris for glory

Whatever the future direction of travel for golf, it appears in good hands as Matt Fitzpatrick won the US Open in thrilling fashion. Fitzpatrick came into Sunday without a win in America as a professional to his name, and still to break his major duck. Ad/> But he drew on his course victory at the Country Club in Brookline at the US Amateur in 2013 to produce nerveless golf to fend off the challenge of Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris.

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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

Matt Fitzpatrick aims to equal Nick Faldo's six majors after US Open win over Scottie Scheffler at Brookline

LIV Golf: How to watch on TV, schedule details and the players involved

Maguire misses out in LPGA Tour play-off

Norman says LIV series to apply for rankings entry

England's Fitzpatrick wins US Open with sensational finish, SA's Daffue tied for 31st

Greg Norman says LIV Golf series applying for global rankings entry

US Open Golf 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick wins maiden major as he holds off Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris for glory