Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick created history at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans by becoming the first brothers ever to win a PGA Tour event together. The English pair finished at 31-under-par, narrowly holding off strong challenges from Norwegian duo Kristoffer Reitan and Kristoffer Ventura, as well as Americans Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer, who both ended just one shot behind.
Fitzpatricks Overcome Final Round Struggles To Secure Dramatic Historic Victory Together
The Fitzpatricks entered the final round with a four-shot lead after setting a new tournament scoring record the previous day. However, their final round was far from comfortable. Mistakes, including a double bogey on the 12th hole and a bogey on the 14th, allowed competitors to close the gap and create a tense finish. At one stage, three teams were tied at 30-under, placing immense pressure on the closing holes.
The decisive moment came on the final hole. World number three Matt Fitzpatrick delivered a precise bunker shot that set up younger brother Alex for a short birdie putt. Alex calmly converted it to secure a historic victory at TPC Louisiana, sealing both the title and a memorable family achievement.
Alex Fitzpatrick Earns PGA Tour Status After Historic Brothers’ Victory Win
The win was especially significant for 27-year-old Alex Fitzpatrick. It boosted his status on the PGA Tour, granting him full membership through 2028 along with entry into major tournaments such as the PGA Championship and The Players Championship. It also followed his first professional win earlier in the year at the Hero Indian Open, marking a rapid rise in his career.
Matt Fitzpatrick, a former US Open champion, praised his brother’s performance under pressure, describing the final round as a “grind” and expressing pride in their shared achievement. The victory earned the pair approximately £1 million in prize money.
The Zurich Classic format features two-player teams competing over four rounds, alternating between fourball and foursomes play. The Fitzpatricks’ victory adds a rare family milestone to PGA Tour history and highlights their growing presence in professional golf.
