The Sheffield-born golfer adds title to the US Amateur Championship he won at the same course, a feat matched only by Jack Nicklaus
Matt Fitzpatrick immediately set his sights on winning half a dozen major championships and matching the European record as set by Nick Faldo after claiming his first with success at the US Open. Fitzpatrickfrom Will Zalatoris, his playing partner on the final day, and the world No1 Scottie Scheffler.
Fitzpatrick now shares a notable feat with the legendary Jack Nicklaus, having won both the US Amateur Championship andMatt Fitzpatrick with his father Russell, brother Alex and mother Susan with the trophy at Brookline.“Any time you’re sharing a record with Jack Nicklaus, it’s unbelievable,” said Fitzpatrick after his triumph at the course just outside Boston. “So for me to have that as well is incredible. He called me up, down there just at the presentation to congratulate me.
Fitzpatrick appeared emotional when thinking of his come city of Sheffield. The golfer is an ardent Sheffield United supporter. “Not to compare it to my football team, but I feel like I’m the same deal,” he explained. “Not expected to do well, not expected to succeed. I’ve won a major today.
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