Matt Fitzpatrick eyeing Masters glory after huge win in the US

23 Mar 2026 • 10:12 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Matt Fitzpatrick secured his first PGA Tour title in three years on Sunday, winning the Valspar Championship in Florida, USA, by a single stroke.
  • The Sheffield golfer bounced back from a final-hole bogey disappointment at the Players Championship last week.
  • Fitzpatrick clinched the victory by birdying the challenging 18th hole, holing a 14-foot putt to finish ahead of David Lipsky.
  • He shot rounds of 68-68 over the weekend, with his crucial birdie on the 18th being his first in 12 attempts on that hole.
  • Fitzpatrick stated he will use the next two weeks to improve his game as he looks to challenge for Masters glory next month.

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