Matt Fitzpatrick
Matt Fitzpatrick is an English professional golfer from Sheffield, England.
Matt Fitzpatrick is an English professional golfer from Sheffield, England. He won the 2022 U.S. Open and has captured multiple PGA Tour and DP World Tour titles, building a career that began with standout amateur success. Fitzpatrick turned professional in 2014 after playing collegiate golf at Northwestern University.
Early life and amateur career
Fitzpatrick was born in Sheffield, England, and developed into one of the leading amateurs in the world. His amateur highlights included the 2012 Boys Amateur Championship, the 2013 U.S. Amateur, low-amateur honours at the 2013 Open Championship, and selection for the Walker Cup.
Professional career
He turned professional in 2014 and quickly began winning on the European circuit. Over time he added PGA Tour titles and became known for strong performances in major championships and elite international events.
Major championship breakthrough
Fitzpatrick won the 2022 U.S. Open, earning his first major title. The victory came at The Country Club, where he had won the U.S. Amateur in 2013, making him one of the few golfers to win both events at the same venue.
Recent form and rankings
By 2026, Fitzpatrick had added multiple PGA Tour wins and remained among the top players in the world rankings. His results included a strong run in early 2026 with several victories and high finishes in major events.
Key facts
- Won the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.
- Won the 2013 U.S. Amateur, becoming the first English winner of the event since 1911.
- Turned professional in 2014 after playing collegiate golf at Northwestern University.
- Has five PGA Tour victories as of 2026, including wins in 2026.
- Represented Europe on multiple Ryder Cup teams and Great Britain & Ireland in the Walker Cup.
Matt Fitzpatrick is relevant to Canadian golf fans through his performances in major championships and international team events, which are widely followed in Canada.
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References
- PGA Tour — https://www.pgatour.com/player/40098/matt-fitzpatrickSupports: Birthplace, nationality, age, turned professional, college, PGA Tour wins, 2026 win total, world ranking.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_FitzpatrickSupports: Full name, birth date, major championship win, 2013 U.S. Amateur, first professional win context.
- U.S. Open — https://www.usopen.com/players/40098.htmlSupports: 2022 U.S. Open victory and link between U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open at The Country Club.
- DP World Tour — https://www.europeantour.com/players/matthew-fitzpatrick-39474/Supports: Amateur achievements, turned professional in 2014, Boys Amateur Championship, U.S. Amateur, World Amateur No. 1, Walker Cup.
- The Masters — https://www.masters.com/en_US/players/player_40098.htmlSupports: Birthplace, education, amateur and professional achievements, Ryder Cup appearances, recent results.
- PGA Championship — https://www.pgachampionship.com/player/matt-fitzpatrickSupports: PGA Championship appearances, best finish, amateur milestone, career PGA Tour victories, 2026 Zurich Classic note.