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Matt Fitzpatrick

Matt Fitzpatrick is an English professional golfer from Sheffield, England.

Updated August 1, 20261 min readCited sources

Matt Fitzpatrick is an English professional golfer who won the 2022 U.S. Open. He has built a career with multiple PGA Tour and DP World Tour titles, starting from a standout amateur run.

Early life and amateur career

Fitzpatrick was born in Sheffield, England, and developed into one of the world's top amateurs. Highlights include winning the 2013 U.S. Amateur (first English winner since 1911), low-amateur honours at the 2013 Open Championship, and representing Great Britain & Ireland in the Walker Cup.

Professional career

He turned professional in 2014 after playing collegiate golf at Northwestern University. Fitzpatrick quickly won on the European circuit and later added PGA Tour titles, becoming known for strong performances in majors and elite international events. He has five PGA Tour victories as of 2026.

Major championship breakthrough

Fitzpatrick won the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. Notably, he had won the U.S. Amateur at the same venue in 2013, making him one of the few golfers to win both events at the same course.

In short

  • Won the 2022 U.S. Open for his first major title.
  • First English winner of the U.S. Amateur since 1911.
  • Has five PGA Tour wins and multiple DP World Tour titles.
  • Represented Europe in the Ryder Cup and GB&I in the Walker Cup.
Canadian angle

Matt Fitzpatrick is relevant to Canadian golf fans through his performances in major championships and international team events, which are widely followed in Canada.

Quick questions

Who is Matt Fitzpatrick?
Matt Fitzpatrick is an English professional golfer known for winning the 2022 U.S. Open and for success on both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
Where is Matt Fitzpatrick from?
He was born in Sheffield, England, and is identified as English in tour profiles.
How many PGA Tour wins does Matt Fitzpatrick have?
He has five PGA Tour victories as of 2026.

Sources

  1. PGA Tour — https://www.pgatour.com/player/40098/matt-fitzpatrick
    Supports: Birthplace, nationality, age, turned professional, college, PGA Tour wins, 2026 win total, world ranking.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Matt_Fitzpatrick
    Supports: Full name, birth date, major championship win, 2013 U.S. Amateur, first professional win context.
  3. U.S. Open — https://www.usopen.com/players/40098.html
    Supports: 2022 U.S. Open victory and link between U.S. Amateur and U.S. Open at The Country Club.
  4. 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.
  5. The Masters — https://www.masters.com/en_US/players/player_40098.html
    Supports: Birthplace, education, amateur and professional achievements, Ryder Cup appearances, recent results.
  6. PGA Championship — https://www.pgachampionship.com/player/matt-fitzpatrick
    Supports: PGA Championship appearances, best finish, amateur milestone, career PGA Tour victories, 2026 Zurich Classic note.