Fitzpatrick eager to seize major opportunity

Matt Fitzpatrick is eager to seize the opportunity to win a first major title at the PGA Championship, saying "I'd happily tee off now" as he sits three shots of the lead going into the final round.

The Englishman recovered from back-to-back bogeys on the opening two holes of his third round to card a magnificent 67. In a tie for second with Will Zalatoris at six under par, it will be Fitzpatrick who pairs up with leader Mito Pereira (-9) in the final group on Sunday.

The world No 17, who has seven wins on the DP World Tour but is yet to taste victory on the PGA Tour or in a major, says he isn't fazed by the challenge and can't wait to get going.

"I'm just looking forward to it," Fitzpatrick said. "I've spoken about it with my coaches at length about my major record and I've always just said to them, I just want to give myself a chance because I back myself at the end of the day.

"I feel like whenever I've had a chance in Europe, I've played very well. Even over here [in the US], I've not had that many chances to win, but when I have, I've played well. I've not lost it.

"Tomorrow is a chance to win - I'd happily go tee off now if I could."

Ahead of his final-day push, Fitzpatrick revealed some slightly unusual preparation that is likely with his housemate for the week in Tulsa, Thomas Pieters.

"Nothing different," Fitzpatrick said of his plans. "Just keep the routine the same.

"It's the first time I'm sharing a house with Thomas, so we've had a bit of a laugh this week.

"I'll probably just go and clip a few now with my coach and then just sort of chill.

"He [Pieters] will probably put the basketball on, so I'll probably just sit and pretend to watch."

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