Matt Fitzpatrick believes he’s presently enjoying the very best golf of his profession, forward of the world No 4 teeing it up alongside his father on the Alfred Dunhill Hyperlinks Championship.
Fitzpatrick registered a fourth worldwide win of the season with a three-shot victory on the FedEx Open de France on Sunday, having already gained 3 times on the PGA Tour throughout a powerful marketing campaign.
The Englishman failed to complete larger than 14th in any of the majors in 2026 however nonetheless had six worldwide high 10s alongside along with his victories, with Fitzpatrick pleased with his season and contending so regularly.
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Highlights of the ultimate spherical of the FedEx Open de France, the place Fitzpatrick closed out a powerful victory
“That is the very best interval of golf I’ve performed for certain,” Fitzpatrick instructed the Sky Sports activities Golf podcast. “2022 was proper up there, however I’ve had three wins and clearly a fourth now. I believe simply the sustained consistency has been the large factor actually.
“Clearly that [a disappointing major season] is a disappointment. It is the aim of anybody’s at the beginning of the yr to contend within the majors – these are what imply essentially the most and people are what matter.
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“It is disappointing not to do this this yr. Simply felt a pair days off just about throughout three of the 4, then within the final one I simply did not play nice and I bought my technique improper.
“On the similar time, that does not actually take something away from the season as a complete. I’ve contended lots in loads of golf tournaments and that is all you possibly can ask for in a yr.”
Fitzpatrick’s newest victory moved him high of the Ryder Cup qualification standings and inside the highest 10 within the DP World Tour’s Race to Dubai rankings, whereas the 32-year-old may transfer to a career-high world No 2 with a robust displaying in Scotland.
Fitzpatrick has gained the Valspar Championship, RBC Heritage, Zurich Basic of New Orleans and Open de France already this yr
When requested on whether or not there are areas the place he can nonetheless enhance, Fitzpatrick added: “I believe there’s numerous bits and items that we have checked out. We’re coming to the yr finish and making these choices on what the low season plan must be.
“There’s just a few issues that we have down already to go to – it is nearly the way you go about that and the way that is structured.”
Fitzpatrick beforehand gained the 2023 Alfred Dunhill Hyperlinks Championship along with his mom Sue as his associate within the pro-am staff occasion, with Fitzpatrick teaming up with dad Russell for this yr’s contest.
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Fitzpatrick and his mum Susan gained the 2023 Alfred Dunhill Hyperlinks Championship
“I believe he would possibly get just a few extra strokes – he’d most likely say that himself!” admitted Fitzpatrick, who additionally gained the Zurich Basic of New Orleans alongside his brother Alex Fitzpatrick in April.
“We’ll want a giant few days I believe, to get us in some type of place. Hopefully, Johan [Rupert, tournament organiser] does not minimize his handicap an excessive amount of after this previous week!
Will Fitzpatrick extra success alongside a member of the family this week?
“I believe he is been enjoying fairly properly, so that you by no means know – when the strain’s on, it may be a bit bit totally different, however we’re there to have an excellent time and revel in ourselves.”
Hearken to the total Matt Fitzpatrick interview on the most recent version of the Sky Sports activities Golf podcast, hosted each week by Jamie Weir. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Spreaker, whereas vodcast editions will be discovered on the Sky Sports activities Golf YouTube channel.
Who else is enjoying the Alfred Dunhill Hyperlinks Championship?
Matt’s brother Alex is partnering mum Sue within the staff component of this yr’s occasion, performed throughout Carnoustie, Kingsbarns Golf Hyperlinks and the Outdated Course at St Andrews.
Scotland’s Robert MacIntyre returns as defending champion, whereas Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton and Justin Rose are different Ryder Cup gamers within the subject, with Brooks Koepka and Cam Smith among the many previous main winners additionally in motion.
Who will win the Alfred Dunhill Hyperlinks Championship? Dwell protection begins Thursday from noon on Sky Sports activities Golf. Get newest Sky Sports activities offers or stream with no contract on NOW.