US EditionProtiviti Congratulates Brand Ambassador Matt Fitzpatrick as Fitzpatrick Brothers Win Zurich Classic of New Orleans
The English brothers rallied after a back-nine stumble and finished one stroke ahead, while Alex Fitzpatrick earned a PGA Tour card through 2028.
- On Sunday, April 26, 2026, Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with a tournament-record 31-under 257 total, securing a one-stroke victory with a birdie on the final hole at TPC Louisiana.
- Despite starting the final round with a four-shot lead, the Fitzpatricks nearly collapsed on the back nine, including a double-bogey on the 12th hole that cut their advantage and created a three-way tie.
- Earnings of $2,745,500 accompanied the historic title, as the Sheffield pair became the first brothers to win a PGA Tour team event in 20 years.
- Securing full PGA Tour playing privileges through 2028, Alex gained exemptions to the next four Signature Events, the upcoming US PGA Championship, and the 2027 Players Championship.
- Matt, ranked world No. 3, has now won three of his last four PGA Tour events, reinforcing his dominant form following his previous success at last week's RBC Heritage.
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Matt Fitzpatrick Secures PGA Tour Card For His Brother With Clutch Bunker Shot On Final Hole Of Zurich Classic
Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick at Zurich Classic The Zurich Classic is one of the more unique events on the PGA Tour calendar, as golfers have had the chance to pair up with a partner of their choice since the team format was adopted in 2017. This year, Matt Fitzpatrick decided to join forces with his brother Alex, and the latter earned the right to play on golf’s premier circuit for the next two years after his sibling rose to the occasion on the fi…
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Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick of England had the perfect ending to the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.
Matt Fitzpatrick helps brother win PGA Tour card as pair become first siblings to win event
Matt Fitzpatrick helped his brother, Alex, earn his tour card, making them the first brothers to win a PGA Tour event.The English pair secured their triumph at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans pairs tournament, held at TPC Louisiana.Matt arrived at the tournament in exceptional form, having already claimed two victories this season, including the RBC Heritage just seven days earlier.Despite entering Sunday's final round with a commanding four-s…
Fitzpatrick brothers capture PGA Tour's Zurich Classic pairs crown
LOS ANGELES, United States — Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick surrendered a four-stroke lead but combined to birdie the final hole in a dramatic victory at the PGA Tour's Zurich Classic pairs event on Sunday.The English duo posted a one-under 71 in the final-round alternate shot format in New Orleans, with world number three Matt bagging his second PGA Tour title in as many weeks after winning the RBC Heritage.Alex, a DP World Tour regular, ea…
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