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US Open Golf 2022: Matt Fitzpatrick Earns 1st Career PGA Tour Win; Rory McIlroy T-5th

Bleacher Report | June 19, 2022

Related Topics: Matt Fitzpatrick, PGA Tour, U.S. Open, Will Zalatoris, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, Denny McCarthy, Joel Dahmen, Collin Morikawa, Hideki Matsuyama

Matt Fitzpatrick is a major champion for the first time.

The 27-year-old won the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts, on Sunday.

Fitzpatrick finished at six under, one shot better than Will Zalatoris and Scottie Scheffler. He carded a two-under 68 in the final round.

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A two-stroke swing between Fitzpatrick and Zalatoris on the 15th hole was the day's turning point. They both hit their tee shots into the rough, but their fortunes diverged on their second shots.

See full article at Bleacher Report