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Matt Fitzpatrick celebrates Open de France win with family moment

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 6:16 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

Matt Fitzpatrick celebrates Open de France win with family moment

Summary

Matt Fitzpatrick secured victory at the FedEx Open de France on September 27, 2026, finishing the tournament at 20-under par. After leading by five shots entering the final round, Fitzpatrick maintained his advantage, closing with a 1-under 70. He marked his win with a FaceTime call to wife Katherine and their newborn son, Jack. Fitzpatrick's victory is his fourth of the year, adding to his success after wins at the Valspar Championship, the RBC Heritage, and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. He expressed his happiness at winning as a new father and looks forward to returning home to his family.

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By the Numbers

•Fitzpatrick finished the tournament three shots ahead of Angel Hidalgo.
•He opened the final round with 12 consecutive pars before making his first birdie at No. 13.
•This win is Fitzpatrick's 11th title on the European/DP World Tour.
•Katherine Fitzpatrick shared their FaceTime moment on Instagram, marking his first win as a dad.
•Fitzpatrick had previously won three other tournaments this year.

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6:16 AMYahoo Sports — Matt Fitzpatrick’s Wife Katherine Shares Sweet New Baby Moment After Big Win

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