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Alex Fitzpatrick Wins Zurich Classic, Secures PGA Tour Card

4/28/2026

Summary

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Alex Fitzpatrick earned PGA Tour membership by winning the Zurich Classic with brother Matt, sealing the win with a final-hole birdie.
The win left the Fitzpatrick duo one shot ahead of the teams of Alex Smalley/Hayden Springer and Kris Ventura/Kristoffer Reitan.
It grants Fitzpatrick exemption through 2028, eligibility for the 2026 PGA Championship and 2027 Players Championship and entry into the remaining Signature Events each with a $20 million purse.

History

Historical Context

In 2017 the PGA Tour turned the Zurich Classic of New Orleans into its first regular-season team tournament, fielding 80 pairs and offering a $6.5 million purse. The format paved the way for family pairings, exemplified by brothers Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick winning the 2024 edition at TPC Louisiana with a final-hole birdie, earning two-year exemptions.

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Story summary

Alex Fitzpatrick earned PGA Tour membership by winning the Zurich Classic with brother Matt, sealing the win with a final-hole birdie.
The win left the Fitzpatrick duo one shot ahead of the teams of Alex Smalley/Hayden Springer and Kris Ventura/Kristoffer Reitan.
It grants Fitzpatrick exemption through 2028, eligibility for the 2026 PGA Championship and 2027 Players Championship and entry into the remaining Signature Events each with a $20 million purse.

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