Matt Fitzpatrick is playing himself into form as the Ryder Cup looms.
Katherine Gaal and Matt Fitzpatrick
Matt Fitzpatrick showed a welcome return to form during the Open at Portrush as the Ryder Cup looms.
The Englishman has been everpresent on Team Europe in recent years but ever since his maiden major in 2022, his form has dipped.
Falling as low as 85th in the world rankings, Fitzpatrick showed life with two-top 10 finishes in recent weeks and entered the final round of the Open in a tie for third.
By his side have been his wife and his loyal family. Where is everything you need to know about Fitzpatrick.
Where is he from and what age is he?
Matt Fitzpatrick was ππ¨π«π§ in Sheffield in England in September 1994. He turns 31 later this year,
Who are his family?
Matt Fitzpatrick is the son of Russell and Susan Fitzpatrick. His brother Alex is also a professional golfer and finished in a tie for 17th at the Open in 2023.
Who is his wife?
Matt Fitzpatrick is married to Katherine Gaal. The pair tied the knot in 2024, a year after revealing they were dating. She is a Penn State graduate and a former Miss New Jersey runner-up. She was also in attendance for the 2023 Ryder Cup.
What big tournaments has Matt Fitzpatrick won?
Fitzpatrick’s biggest win was undoubtedly his maiden major win at the US Open in 2022. He won at the same venue as when he won the US Amateur. He has also won the RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour and has won big on the DP World Tour, including the DP World Tour Championship twice. He has also won the Ryder Cup in 2023.