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Alex Fitzpatrick praises Cameron Young's underrated short game skill

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 6:30 PM

Last updated Jul 27, 2026

Alex Fitzpatrick praises Cameron Young's underrated short game skill

Summary

Alex Fitzpatrick has highlighted Cameron Young's exceptional short game, stating that many do not recognize its quality. Fitzpatrick noted Young's recent successes, including victory at The Players Championship and the Cadillac Championship, following a breakout year. Despite recent struggles with putting, Young showed signs of recovery at the Open Championship, nearly reaching the winning score. Fitzpatrick, who played alongside Young at Wake Forest University, expressed his belief in Young's talent, suggesting that success was only a matter of time.

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•Alex Fitzpatrick comments on Cameron Young's short game skills.
•Young had notable victories at The Players Championship and Cadillac Championship.
•Young struggled with putting this season but improved at the Open Championship.
•Fitzpatrick and Young played together at Wake Forest University.
•Young was Team USA's standout player at the 2025 Ryder Cup.

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6:30 PMYahoo Sports — What Alex Fitzpatrick believes is seriously underrated about Cameron Young’s game, ‘I don’t think people realise’

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Alex Fitzpatrick has suggested that many people simply do not realise just how good Cameron Young’s short game is, as he issued his verdict on the year the American has had. It has been a breakout 12 months for Young.
— Yahoo Sports

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