Matt Fitzpatrick feels confident after driver breakthrough before US Open
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 9:30 AM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Matt Fitzpatrick reported a breakthrough with his new driver ahead of the US Open at Shinnecock Hills. After struggling with a cracked driver and inconsistent performance in recent tournaments, Fitzpatrick found comfort during a practice session. He finished solo second at the Canadian Open the week before the major, reigniting his confidence. Fitzpatrick emphasized the importance of adapting to challenging conditions at Shinnecock, particularly with strong winds expected during the tournament.
- •Fitzpatrick has won three times on the PGA Tour this year.
- •He struggled after a strong start leading to the PGA Championship.
- •Fitzpatrick finished second at the Canadian Open before the US Open.
- •He emphasized the need for versatile shot-making at Shinnecock Hills.
- •The US Open begins this week with tough wind conditions expected.
- 9:30 AMYahoo Sports — Matt Fitzpatrick claims to have made breakthrough on the practice range just before the US Open
"Matt Fitzpatrick was playing like the number one player in the world before the PGA Championship. He’d won three times in just over a month, including back-to-back wins at the RBC Heritage and the Zurich Classic, and was among the leading contenders heading into Aronimink, where he hoped to claim his second major championship.
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