Alex Fitzpatrick entered the final round of the Truist Championship with a one-stroke lead.
However, Fitzpatrick ended up in fourth place after shooting a round of 73.
The Englishman ultimately lost out by three strokes to the eventual champion, Kristoffer Reitan.
Alex Fitzpatrick played exceptionally well at the Truist Championship this week and in the grand scheme of things, back-to-back top-10s in two Signature Events is a fantastic effort from the 27-year-old.
However, he will undoubtedly be disappointed that he failed to get over the line and win.
Fitzpatrick received huge support at the Truist Championship this week and with the support of the fans at Quail Hollow, he came so close to recording his first PGA Tour victory.
Alex Fitzpatrick admits how he feels after shooting 73 at the Truist
Fitzpatrick addressed the media after his final round at the Truist Championship on Sunday.
And the 27-year-old responded when asked how he really feels after failing to win at Quail Hollow.
“It’s still very surreal,“ the Englishman admitted.
“I still have not woken up, which I feel like is a good thing. It’s crazy to be disappointed but I feel like somehow a little disappointed.
“I felt I didn’t play that badly. I got off to a really slow start and got unlucky with a few breaks. But that is the game.
“I am happy to see Kris win, he deserves it. He played really, really well today and hopefully it will be my time soon.“
It’s worth remembering that Fitzpatrick did not have any kind of PGA Tour status two weeks ago.
Now he has earned well over $1 million in his last two events, and the course of his career has changed completely.
What Alex Fitzpatrick learned after failing to win the Truist Championship
The Englishman was obviously disappointed after failing to get over the line at Quail Hollow on Sunday.
And he responded when asked what lessons he learned following his final-round 73.
“I think the same lessons I took when I played in India,“ Fitzpatrick said.
“It was can I be patient? I hit a good drive on two and was in a divot. Then felt something happen in my backswing on three, and it wasn’t great.
“And I was chipping out. I felt like I battled really well out there and one bad swing cost me on 17. That’s the game and why we play it.“
Despite Alex Fitzpatrick’s failure to win the Truist Championship this week, he should be extremely proud of his efforts.
The only way is up for him now.
