England’s Fitzpatrick out duels Zalatoris, Scheffler to win US Open with sensational finish at Brookline
- Englishman captures first major title in stunning fashion as rivals crumble around him
- Fitzpatrick fires final round two-under par 68 to win by one stroke at The Country Club
England’s Matt Fitzpatrick captured his first major title by winning the US Open in dramatic fashion, making spectacular shots as rivals crumbled under final-round pressure.
After a thrilling three-man fight down the back nine at The Country Club, Fitzpatrick fired a two-under par 68 to finish on six-under and defeat Americans Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris by one stroke.
“I’m going to say it because I won but I hit some unbelievable shots coming down the stretch and that’s what I work for,” Fitzpatrick said.
With perseverance, Fitzpatrick delivered his first professional US victory for a long-sought major trophy.
“It’s what you grow up dreaming of,” Fitzpatrick said. “It’s something I’ve worked so hard for such a long time. There was a big monkey on my back trying to win over here and everyone, all they ever talked about was that. To do it as a major for my first win – there’s nothing better.”
World number 18 Fitzpatrick, who won the 2013 US Amateur at The Country Club, matched Jack Nicklaus as the only US Open and US Amateur winners on the same course, the US legend doing the double at Pebble Beach.
“It means the world,” Fitzpatrick said of the achievement.
