Fitzpatrick wins U.S. Open for maiden major title
Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick won the U.S. Open at The Country Club by one shot over World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris to claim his first major title.
Fitzpatrick, who began the day in a share of the lead with playing partner Zalatoris and one shot clear of defending champion Jon Rahm, shot a closing two-underpar 6■ that left him at six under on the week at the year’s third major.
It marked the second time Fitzpatrick had tasted success at the challenging Brookline venue outside Boston where he also won the 2013 U.S. Amateur that kick started his career.
Zalatoris, the PGA Tour’s reigning rookie of the year, sent his birdie chance at the last just past the left side of the cup to finish runner-up at a major for the third time after falling short at the 2021 Masters and the PGA Championship recently.