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Scottie Scheffler leads the Open Championship after a strong round, with Matt Fitzpatrick close behind, setting up an exciting weekend. Other notable players include Rory McIlroy and Keegan Bradley, while some early exits and notable performances add to the tournament's unpredictability.
The first round of the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush saw Matt Fitzpatrick, Harris English, Christiaan Bezuidenhout, Haotong Li, and Jacob Skov Olesen sharing the lead at 4 under par, with notable performances from pre-tournament favorites Scheffler, McIlroy, and Rahm, who are all within striking distance after a challenging day of weather and course conditions.
The first round of the 2025 Open Championship at Royal Portrush saw a challenging day with weather conditions, leading to five players sharing the lead at 4 under par, including Matt Fitzpatrick who finally delivered a strong opening round at a major. Pre-tournament favorites Scheffler, McIlroy, and Rahm are within striking distance, with Scheffler showing promising form and McIlroy overcoming a shaky start to finish strongly. The leaderboard is competitive, with many seasoned players and emerging talents vying for the title as the tournament progresses.
Matt Fitzpatrick and Robert MacIntyre have secured the final two automatic qualification spots for Team Europe in the 2023 Ryder Cup. Fitzpatrick qualified alongside Tyrrell Hatton and Viktor Hovland on the World Points List, while MacIntyre qualified alongside Rory McIlroy and Jon Rahm on the European Points List. The captain, Luke Donald, praised the six players for their standout performances and officially welcomed them to the team. The captain's picks will be announced on September 4.
Matt Fitzpatrick and Scottie Scheffler are tied for the lead at 11 under heading into the final round of the 2023 BMW Championship. Fitzpatrick, who has struggled this season, is looking to make a comeback, while Scheffler aims for his third victory of the season. Brian Harman is one stroke behind at 10 under, Max Homa joins him at 9 under, and Rory McIlroy is lurking at 8 under. McIlroy's driving accuracy has been an issue, but his short game has kept him in contention. Sam Burns had an impressive round, shooting an 8-under 62. The field will be trimmed from 50 to 30 for the Tour Championship, with players vying for a chance to compete for the season-long prize and secure an invitation to the 2024 Masters.
Scottie Scheffler and Matt Fitzpatrick are tied for the lead at the BMW Championship after the third round. Scheffler showcased his short game skills, including hitting a driver off the fairway on the 15th hole to set up a birdie. The top 10 players are separated by just 4 shots, and several players are vying for a spot in the top 30 of the FedEx Cup standings to advance to the Tour Championship. Additionally, the tournament serves as the final qualifying event for the Ryder Cup, with strong finishes potentially affecting the automatic spots.
Reigning champion Matt Fitzpatrick initially criticized the USGA for the lack of crowds and raucous environment at the U.S. Open, but later clarified that he was not criticizing the organization. Fitzpatrick was disappointed with the USGA's choice of venue and the limited number of tickets sold to the general public, leaving many feeling like this tournament has not felt like a typical U.S. Open. The USGA reportedly sold only 22,000 daily tickets, with 14,000 sold to suite, skybox, and other private-club type tickets, limiting the game to a select percentage of people who can afford the near $400 price tag.
The 123rd US Open, held at the Los Angeles Country Club, is the first major since the announcement of a partnership between the PGA Tour, DP World Tour, and LIV Golf. Matt Fitzpatrick seeks to defend his US Open trophy, while Brooks Koepka aims for his sixth major championship. Viewers in the US can watch on Peacock, USA Network, and NBC, while UK viewers can follow the action via Sky Sports Golf. Tiger Woods will not be playing due to recent ankle surgery.
The 2023 U.S. Open golf championship will air on NBC and USA Network and stream on Peacock. Defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler are among the golf stars who will gather on the North Course of the LA Country Club this week. The tournament comes during a controversial time for the PGA, which recently announced its decision to merge with the Saudi Arabian-backed LIV Golf to create a new golf league. Fans can watch the tournament on TV or stream it on Peacock or Sling TV. Tickets are also available for purchase.
Defending US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick expressed confusion over the PGA Tour and Saudi Arabian Private Investment Fund deal, stating that he knows as much as everyone else and that nobody knows what's going on apart from about four people in the world. He also talked about how winning a major last year gave him the confidence to compete with anyone and win a major. Fitzpatrick will be playing alongside Cameron Smith and Sam Bennett for the first two rounds of this week's U.S. Open.
Matt Fitzpatrick won the RBC Heritage with his trusty 10-year-old Ping S55 irons and a Titleist TSi3 driver. He also uses a second driver with an oversized Flat Cat putter grip as a training aid. By limiting the variables in his bag, Fitzpatrick can maintain consistency from week-to-week, which gives him the confidence to perform under pressure.
English golfer Matt Fitzpatrick won the RBC Heritage in a thrilling three-hole playoff against Jordan Spieth and celebrated with girlfriend Katherine Gaal on the course at Harbour Town Golf Links. Fitzpatrick, who vacationed in the area growing up, said winning the tournament was a dream come true. He earned $3.6 million with the win and moved up to No. 8 in the world golf rankings. Fitzpatrick and Gaal have been dating since at least January 2023 and have made their relationship Instagram-official.
Matt Fitzpatrick wins the RBC Heritage in a playoff against Jordan Spieth, clinching his second PGA Tour title. Fitzpatrick punched his approach shot to within inches of the cup before tapping home for birdie to seal the victory. Victory jumps him to a career-high world No. 8 and seals him $3.6 million in prize money from a $20 million purse.
Matt Fitzpatrick won the RBC Heritage and earned $3.6 million, while Jordan Spieth, who lost in a playoff, earned $2.18 million, more than he did for winning the same tournament last year. The RBC Heritage is a designated event on the PGA Tour, and the full purse and FedExCup breakdowns for those who made the cut at Harbour Town are listed.
Matt Fitzpatrick wins the RBC Heritage in a playoff against defending champion Jordan Spieth on the third extra hole, securing his first victory since the U.S. Open last June. Fitzpatrick hit a 9-iron to within one foot on the closing lighthouse hole to set up the winning birdie. Fitzpatrick won $3.6 million from the elevated purse of $20 million in the sixth designated event of the year on the PGA Tour, topping a field that included seven of the world's top 10 players.