Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick have etched their names into golf history by becoming the first brothers to win a PGA Tour event, claiming victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans pairs tournament.
The English siblings began the final round with a commanding four-shot lead after setting a tournament record score on Saturday. However, their rhythm faltered as a double bogey on the 12th hole and a bogey on the 14th opened the door for challengers. The Norwegian duo of Kristoffer Reitan and Kristoffer Ventura, along with Americans Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer, tied the lead at 30 under par, leaving the Fitzpatricks needing a strong finish.
On the final hole, world number three Matt delivered a stunning bunker shot, setting up Alex for a short birdie putt from just a few yards to seal the historic win at TPC Louisiana. The victory comes with a $1 million prize.
"It won't sink in," Alex said. "It's amazing to be here with him, my mum and dad. It's a lot of hard work and I can't believe we've done it. It's as good as it gets."
Matt, who won the 2022 US Open, admitted it was a struggle. "I was doing zero to help him, but he was fantastic on the back nine. I said 'just give us a chance on the last to hit a bunker shot like that.' It means the world. I'm absolutely speechless."
Last year, the Fitzpatricks missed the cut in this event and finished tied for 11th in 2024. Matt now has three wins this season, including last week's RBC Heritage.