Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans pairs tournament, earning younger brother Alex automatic membership of the PGA Tour through to 2028.
English brothers Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick made history by becoming the first siblings to win a PGA Tour event at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The duo survived a nervy finish, with Matt hitting a brilliant bunker shot on the final hole to set up Alex's birdie, securing victory at 30 under par. The win earns Alex automatic PGA Tour membership through 2028 and entry into the PGA Championship next month.
Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick became the first brothers to win a PGA Tour event, claiming the Zurich Classic of New Orleans at TPC Louisiana. The English brothers held off a late challenge to win by one stroke after a dramatic finish.
Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick shot a tournament record 15-under 57 in round three to take a four-shot lead at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The English brothers, with Matt the world number three and 2022 US Open winner, finished on 30 under overall at TPC Louisiana, surpassing the previous tournament best of 30 under set in 2023. Davis Thompson and Austin Eckroat are tied for second alongside Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer on 27 under.
English brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick carded the round of the day with a seven-under 65 at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, moving to 15 under and one shot behind American leaders Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer. Matt Fitzpatrick, recently risen to world number three, won the Valspar Championship in March and the RBC Heritage last weekend, while younger brother Alex claimed his first DP World Tour title at the Hero Indian Open in March.
