Scheffler and Zalatoris ended a shot behind Fitzpatrick, who grew to become simply the third English winner of a males’s main this century; 27-year-old carded a two-under 68 in Brookline to safe a maiden victory in America as an expert
By Ali Stafford in Brookline
Final Up to date: 20/06/22 1:52am
Highlights of the ultimate spherical from the US Open at Brookline as Matt Fitzpatrick claimed a one-stroke victory
World No 1 Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris paid tribute to Matt Fitzpatrick after the Englishman claimed bragging rights over the pair with US Open victory.
Fitzpatrick got here by means of a final-round tussle over the American duo to safe a one-shot victory and maiden main title at The Nation Membership in Brookline, 9 years on from successful the US Beginner on the identical venue.
The Englishman produced an unbelievable method from a fairway bunker on the par-four final to arrange a two-putt par and finish the week on six beneath, with Zalatoris – who performed alongside Fitzpatrick – hailing the tournament-winning second on the 72nd gap.
Matt Fitzpatrick produced an unbelievable shot out of the bunker on the 72nd gap of the US Open at Brookline on his strategy to successful the match!
“I battled like loopy,” Zalatoris mentioned. “I assumed I made plenty of good putts simply to maintain myself in it. Stealing one on 9, saving par on 13. I actually felt nice with the putter all week, and I hit an important putt on 18. It simply occurred to hang around there.
“It was enjoyable, man. Matt (Fitzpatrick)’s shot on 18 goes to be proven most likely for the remainder of US Open historical past as a result of that — I walked by it, and I assumed that going for it was going to be ballsy.
A collection of the very best pictures from the ultimate spherical of the US Open as Matthew Fitzpatrick claimed his maiden main victory
“The truth that he pulled it off and even had a birdie look was simply unbelievable. So hat’s off to him, he performed nice all week clearly and gave a strong spherical right now.”
Scheffler fell simply quick in his bid for a second main title and fifth PGA Tour win of the season, birdieing 4 of his opening six holes and responding to successive bogeys from the tenth by enjoying his closing seven holes in a single beneath to signal for a closing 67.
Scottie Scheffler birdied 4 of the primary six holes throughout the closing spherical of the US Open at Brookline to take the lead of the match
“My recreation continues to be in a great spot,” Scheffler mentioned. “Gave myself an opportunity to win the US Open. Carried out very well right now beneath plenty of stress. I made some key putts there to start with to sort of get right now going. I simply performed some high quality golf.
“It simply so occurred the putts have been going across the edge as an alternative of in. That is what it felt like was taking place many of the week. I used to be hitting plenty of good putts, they usually simply weren’t falling. A number of breaks right here or there, and I might be the one holding the trophy.
Matt Fitzpatrick claimed his maiden main title on the US Open with a two putt par on the 72nd gap as Will Zalatoris missed a birdie putt to power a play-off
“Tip of the hat to Fitzy [Fitzpatrick]. He is been enjoying actually good golf, and he positively deserved to win this occasion. I do not know in case you guys observed, however I really feel like he has made some excessive enhancements off the tee in a matter of months.
“I performed with him in Austin this 12 months, and he was not hitting it practically so far as he’s now. I do not know what he was doing. Possibly he was on the Bryson program or one thing. He is hitting the ball very well and has been knocking on the door for a very long time. He positively deserves this win.”
Former Ryder Cup captain Padraig Harrington was among the many first to congratulate the 27-year-old for his main success, with loads of different golfers turning to social media to reward Fitzpatrick’s main breakthrough.
Fitzpatrick will now be among the many contenders for The a hundred and fiftieth Open subsequent month, the ultimate males’s main of the 12 months, with all 4 rounds dwell from July 14-17 solely on Sky Sports activities’ devoted Open channel.
