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Fitzpatrick Brothers Win Zurich Classic, Matt Leads FedEx Cup

4/28/2026

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Summary

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Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana on April 26, 2026, finishing 31-under 257, one stroke ahead.
The victory gave Alex Fitzpatrick a Tour exemption through 2028 and PGA Championship entry.
They earned $1,372,750 and 400 FedEx Cup points, moving Matt Fitzpatrick to first in the FedEx Cup standings.
Their win made them the 13th brother pair to capture a PGA Tour title, the first in 20 years.

History

Historical Context

When the PGA Tour launched the FedEx Cup in 2007, Tiger Woods captured the first title and a $10 million bonus, establishing a points-driven season finale. Decades later, the system’s points award at events like the 2026 Zurich Classic enabled brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick to win, marking the first sibling victory in twenty years.

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Story summary

Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick won the Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana on April 26, 2026, finishing 31-under 257, one stroke ahead.
The victory gave Alex Fitzpatrick a Tour exemption through 2028 and PGA Championship entry.
They earned $1,372,750 and 400 FedEx Cup points, moving Matt Fitzpatrick to first in the FedEx Cup standings.
Their win made them the 13th brother pair to capture a PGA Tour title, the first in 20 years.

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