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Fitzpatrick creates history with first DP Tour win

Fitzpatrick creates history with first DP Tour win

Summary

Alex Fitzpatrick won his first DP World Tour title at the Indian Open by playing well in the final nine holes. He and his brother Matt Fitzpatrick made history as the first siblings to win consecutive weeks in DP World Tour and PGA Tour events.

Key Facts

  • Alex Fitzpatrick is an English golfer who turned professional in 2022.
  • He won the Indian Open, his first DP World Tour title.
  • Alex is the younger brother of Matt Fitzpatrick, a European Ryder Cup player.
  • The Fitzpatrick brothers are the first siblings to win in consecutive weeks on the DP World Tour and the PGA Tour.
  • Alex overcame a strong performance by defending champion Eugenio Chacarra from Spain.
  • Fitzpatrick was trailing but took the lead after Chacarra made mistakes in the final holes.
  • He finished the tournament with a two-shot lead over Chacarra.

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