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‘The Majors Are The Things, For Me, That Separate The Greats Of The Game From Everyone Else’

Matt Fitzpatrick discusses the changes behind his return to form, winning with brother Alex and what he still hopes to achieve

Published: Tuesday, 6 October 2026 at 5:00 AM
‘The Majors Are The Things, For Me, That Separate The Greats Of The Game From Everyone Else’
Key Things to Know
  • Matt Fitzpatrick identified winning more Major championships and reaching World No. 1 as his primary future goals.
  • Fitzpatrick credited coach Mark Blackburn with transforming his iron play following a drop to 85th in the rankings.
  • The English golfer claimed three PGA Tour titles in 2026, including the Valspar Championship and RBC Heritage.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Matt Fitzpatrick reflected on his career resurgence, crediting coach Mark Blackburn for technical improvements with his iron play that revitalized his game. After dropping to 85th in the world rankings in May 2025, the Englishman rebounded by winning three PGA Tour events in 2026, including the RBC Heritage and a team victory with his brother Alex at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans.

Looking toward future ambitions, Fitzpatrick emphasized that winning additional Major championships remains his primary target to cement his status among golf's greats. He also cited reaching World No. 1 and potentially representing Europe alongside his brother at the 2027 Ryder Cup as meaningful career goals.

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