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Matt Fitzpatrick contends at Scottish Open, assessing his best career golf

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Jul 11, 2026

Matt Fitzpatrick contends at Scottish Open, assessing his best career golf

Summary

Matt Fitzpatrick is in contention at the Scottish Open, currently one shot back of the leaders at The Renaissance Club. He has achieved three PGA Tour victories this year, tied for the most with Chris Gotterup. Fitzpatrick, ranked fourth in the Official World Golf Rankings, believes he is playing the best golf of his career, with a strong performance at the tournament's second round, where he shot a 65. The only thing missing from an impressive season is a major championship, as he aims to improve his tally at The Open Championship next week.

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By the Numbers

•Fitzpatrick has three PGA Tour wins this year.
•He is currently one shot back at the Scottish Open.
•He believes this season is his best golf career.
•Fitzpatrick shot a second-round 65.
•He hopes to win a major at The Open Championship.

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11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Matt Fitzpatrick assesses if he’s playing the best golf of his career as he contends at the Scottish Open

What they're saying

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Matt Fitzpatrick is making a strong case for being the best golfer in 2026. Tied with Chris Gotterup, he has the most wins on the PGA Tour this year with three, including a playoff win against Scottie Scheffler at the RBC Heritage.
— Yahoo Sports

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