Alex Fitzpatrick’s life has completely changed over the past few weeks or so.
Fitzpatrick teamed up with his brother, Matt, to win the Zurich Classic last month, and he received a two-year PGA Tour exemption as a result.
The 27-year-old from Sheffield, England, then recorded consecutive top-10s at the Cadillac Championship and the Truist Championship before making the cut at the PGA Championship.
Alex Fitzpatrick has certainly proven that he is more than deserving of his place on the PGA Tour.
He has quickly become a household name due to his impressive win alongside his brother Matt and his fine form since then.
Fitzpatrick even received a congratulatory message from Michael Jordan after his win at the Zurich Classic.
The Yorkshireman is a super nice guy as well, but who does he think is the best person on the PGA Tour?
Alex Fitzpatrick says who’s the ‘nicest guy’ on the PGA Tour
The Englishman made an appearance on the Yips and Giggles Podcast and discussed the whirlwind last few weeks he has experienced.
Fitzpatrick responded when asked how he has been treated on the PGA Tour since winning the Zurich Classic.
“The guy who just won the PGA Championship is the nicest guy in the world. You will not meet a nicer guy. Aaron Rai, is the nicest person ever.
“It was super cool, because the week after we won I would say 95% of players came up to me and my caddie and were like ‘super well done, we’re so happy you’re out here’.
“It was like wow, this is a bit surreal. So everyone was really nice with me. I would say Aaron Rai is the nicest guy on tour, but there are plenty of other really nice guys.
“Gary Woodland is really nice, I have spent a bit of time with Adam Scott, who is every lady’s favourite PGA Tour player and he has been really nice to me.
“It’s been great, I have had literally zero complaints.“
The fact that Alex Fitzpatrick picked Aaron Rai as the nicest player on the PGA Tour is no surprise whatsoever.
Ludvig Aberg and Xander Schauffele praise Aaron Rai
Rai received huge plaudits from some of his fellow pros at Aronimink last week.
“He’s just so polite. He’s got a putt to win his first major and he still said ‘good putt’ to me,“ Ludvig Aberg said.
“He’s taking time to look me in the eye and say well done? That stands out. That’s really impressive.
“If there’s one guy I’d love to lose to, it’s probably him.”
Xander Schauffele raved about Rai as well.
“I’m super happy for him. He’s such a good dude,“ the Californian said.
“Rarely do you see people work really hard. I mean, that’s not fair. Rarely do you feel like people work way harder than you is what I was trying to say.
“I feel like I’ve played a pretty good amount of time, and Aaron is always there. He’s always in the gym. He’s always on the range. He’s always — you know, at the Scottish, I was staying right on site there. I thought it was fun for Austin and I to go putt. Aaron is finishing up his little putting session at 9:00 p.m. and going to the gym at 9:45.
“This was three years ago. I think that’s what it’s about to be a major champion. You put the work in when nobody’s looking. Super pumped for him and his team.
“He’s such a nice guy. All world gentleman, no doubt.“
