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Fitzpatrick Brothers Win Zurich Classic; Alex Gains PGA Card

4/28/2026

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Summary

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Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic title on the 18th birdie, finishing 31-under-par 257.
They entered the final round four strokes ahead and shot a one-under 71 to clinch the win.
The win gave Alex Fitzpatrick PGA Tour status through 2028 and a PGA Championship exemption.
Matt Fitzpatrick became the first three-time PGA Tour winner of 2026, taking the FedEx Cup lead from Scottie Scheffler.

History

Historical Context

The PGA Tour launched the FedEx Cup in 2007, with Tiger Woods winning the inaugural title and Vijay Singh runner-up in a 200-player field, creating a $10 million bonus pool. Adjustments over the years expanded the pool to $100 million by 2025. In 2026, brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick captured the Zurich Classic, propelling Matt to the FedEx Cup lead previously held by Scottie Scheffler.

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Story summary

Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic title on the 18th birdie, finishing 31-under-par 257.
They entered the final round four strokes ahead and shot a one-under 71 to clinch the win.
The win gave Alex Fitzpatrick PGA Tour status through 2028 and a PGA Championship exemption.
Matt Fitzpatrick became the first three-time PGA Tour winner of 2026, taking the FedEx Cup lead from Scottie Scheffler.

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