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Matt Fitzpatrick references Zach Johnson's 2018 U.S. Open quote

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:34 PM

Last updated Jun 16, 2026

Matt Fitzpatrick references Zach Johnson's 2018 U.S. Open quote
Summary

During a press conference at Shinnecock ahead of the 2026 U.S. Open, Matt Fitzpatrick referenced Zach Johnson's infamous "lost the golf course" comment from 2018. Fitzpatrick, who finished as runner-up at a recent Canadian event, expressed his preference for a challenging course setup. He emphasized that tougher conditions are beneficial for ball control and test golfers' skills, contrasting his views with those from 2018 that criticized the setup. The weather during the week is expected to be windy, with some rain anticipated on Thursday.

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  • •Fitzpatrick speaks at 2026 U.S. Open press conference
  • •References Johnson's 2018 criticism of course conditions
  • •Prefers challenging setups for better ball control
  • •Rain expected Thursday, wind and sun later in the week
  • •Fresh off a runner-up finish in Canada
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  • 1:34 PMYahoo Sports — U.S. Open 2026: Matt Fitzpatrick subtly digs Zach Johnson over his famous 'lost the golf course' quote
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Fitzy called back to the 2018 "meltdown" during his Monday press conference at Shinnecock.

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