Fitzpatricks' historic win earns younger brother Alex PGA Tour card
Summary
Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, becoming the first brothers to win a PGA Tour event together. Their win gave Alex his PGA Tour card through 2028 and entry into major golf tournaments.Key Facts
- Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic of New Orleans golf tournament.
- This is the first time brothers have won a PGA Tour event as a team.
- They started the final round with a four-shot lead but faced challenges before winning.
- Alex Fitzpatrick’s victory earns him automatic PGA Tour membership through 2028.
- The win also gives Alex access to important tournaments like the PGA Championship and Players Championship.
- Alex was ranked 141st in the world before this win; Matt is world number three.
- Matt Fitzpatrick won the US Open in 2022 and had two PGA Tour wins in 2026 including the RBC Heritage.
- The event format included both best ball and alternate shot rounds played over four rounds.
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