Former Northwestern Wildcat Matt Fitzpatrick has been named to the 2017 Ryder Cup team, he confirmed via Twitter on Sunday.
2 years ago I was sat watching the Ryder Cup at home with no status on tour... 2 years later and I'm in the team! Cannot wait!!!!!
— Matt Fitzpatrick (@MattFitz94) August 21, 2016
Fitzpatrick will play on the same team as stars such as Rory McIlroy, 2016 Open champion Henrik Stenson and Olympic gold medalist Justin Rose. This year’s Ryder Cup, at Hazeltine National Gold Club in Minnesota, runs Sep. 27-Oct.