Matt Fitzpatrick is an English golfer from Sheffield and the 2022 U.S. Open champion. His victory at The Country Club in Brookline, the same course where he won the U.S. Amateur in 2013, made him one of only a handful of players to win both the amateur and professional titles at the same venue.
Fitzpatrick’s game is a testament to precision and intelligence over raw power. He is not the longest hitter on tour, but he compensates with exceptional accuracy off the tee and approach play that consistently finds the right sections of the green. His course management is among the best in the field, and he is particularly effective on championship setups where patience and discipline are rewarded over aggression. His wedge play from 100-150 yards is a genuine weapon, allowing him to create birdie opportunities that longer hitters generate through brute force.
The 2022 U.S. Open at Brookline was the crowning moment of Fitzpatrick’s career. He hit one of the shots of the year on the 72nd hole, a fairway bunker approach to the green that secured the title. The victory validated years of consistent performance on both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour, where he had already accumulated multiple victories. In other majors, Fitzpatrick has posted solid results at the Masters and The Open Championship, with his game particularly well-suited to the strategic demands of Augusta National.
Fitzpatrick will compete at all four 2026 majors: The Masters, PGA Championship, U.S. Open, and The Open Championship. English fans can follow tee times in United Kingdom time.