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Alex Fitzpatrick news
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The gist
Alex Fitzpatrick, 24th in FedExCup, plays the PGA TOUR Championship at East Lake. His first PGA TOUR win came with brother Matt at the Zurich Classic.
Background
Alex Fitzpatrick, a Wake Forest alum and younger brother of 2022 U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick, earned his PGA TOUR card by winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans in April 2026 with his brother. That win, his first on tour, also gave him an exemption into the 2026 PGA Championship. He has since proven his place among the elite with four top-10 finishes in signature events, and now competes in the TOUR Championship as one of only two rookies in the field.
How it unfolded
- Apr 2026Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, becoming the first brothers to win a PGA Tour event; Alex earns PGA TOUR membership for the first time.
- Aug 24, 2026Field finalized for the 2026 TOUR Championship; Alex Fitzpatrick is seeded 24th in the FedExCup standings.
- Aug 27, 2026BBC Sport reports Alex Fitzpatrick on leaving Matt's shadow, noting his maiden DP World Tour win at the Indian Open in March and five top-10s in 13 PGA Tour starts.
- Aug 28, 2026During the second round of the TOUR Championship, Alex Fitzpatrick drains a 16-foot birdie putt on No. 7.
- Aug 29, 2026Alex Fitzpatrick drains a birdie on Hole 2 during the tournament.
Who’s saying what
- Analysts
- Cynics questioned the merit of receiving a two-year tour card from winning the Zurich Classic, but Fitzpatrick has proven his place alongside the world's best.
- Public
- Alex Fitzpatrick says he hasn't leaned much on brother Matt for advice, emphasizing that their relationship is more important than golf.