Matt Fitzpatrick capped off an extraordinary campaign with a commanding three‑stroke triumph at the FedEx Open de France, held at the renowned Le Golf National. The world No. 4 entered the final round holding a five‑shot cushion and never looked back, posting a steady 70 that featured two birdies and a solitary bogey, thereby clinching his 11th DP World Tour title.
Fitzpatrick finished the tournament at 20 under par, comfortably ahead of his nearest rival, Angel Hidalgo, who rallied with three birdies in his last five holes to card a 67. A group tied for third, including Eugenio Chacarra, trailed five strokes behind the champion. Chacarra’s strong performance narrowed the gap to the leaders of the Race to Dubai, bringing him within striking distance of Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy.
He joined Tom Vaillant, Matthieu Pavon and Ryder Cup hopeful Kristoffer Reitan, all sitting at 15 under par after the event. Prior to this win, Fitzpatrick had already secured three PGA Tour victories this season – the Valspar Championship, the RBC Heritage, and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans – making his latest DP World Tour success his first on that circuit since the DP World Tour Championship in November.
The Englishman’s sizeable lead was briefly threatened when Chacarra, playing ahead, produced three birdies in his opening four holes and added a fourth on the par‑four sixth after a 12‑foot putt. A three‑putt bogey on the eighth was quickly offset by a birdie on the subsequent par‑five, pulling Chacarra back to just two strokes behind Fitzpatrick, who had made par on every front‑nine hole.
Meanwhile, Reitan surged to within three of the leader after an aggressive 33‑stroke front nine and a birdie on the 14th, but his momentum stalled as he dropped bogeys on two of his next three holes. Chacarra’s bid for the title unraveled on the 13th when an errant tee shot forced a drop, and his third shot found water. He was compelled to scramble for a double‑bogey from the drop zone, allowing Fitzpatrick to re‑assert control. Fitzpatrick’s own approach on the 13th landed in the kick‑in range, and a 20‑foot putt on the 15th rolled in for birdie, pushing his total to 21 under and extending his lead to five strokes.
He then pars the 16th and 17th, preserving his advantage heading into the final par‑four. A modest bogey on the 18th sealed the victory, but the overall performance left no doubt about his dominance. Reflecting on his win, Fitzpatrick said, "Obviously delighted to get over the line. It was definitely a battle today.
I didn't have my best stuff for the first 12 holes and then managed to find some of my best stuff. Golf is a game of multiple skills and I used them all in the end this week. Just coming down the stretch there, to get the shots I did and make the putts I did was special." Hidalgo’s runner‑up finish earned him a spot in next summer’s Open at St Andrews via the Open Qualifying Series, while Fitzpatrick already holds an exemption.
Vaillant vaulted into a tie for third after holing a 20‑foot birdie on the final hole. First‑round leader Michael Kim finished tied for seventh alongside Guido Migliozzi and Brandon Stone, and Ludvig Åberg climbed into a tie for 11th after posting a five‑under 66 on the last day. The DP World Tour now shifts to Scotland for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, a prestigious event played over Carnoustie, Kingsbarns Golf Links, and the historic Old Course at St Andrews, where defending champion Robert MacIntyre will look to retain his title.
Live coverage begins Thursday at midday on Sky Sports Golf, with streaming options available via NOW for viewers without a contract. Beyond the tournament, the season continues to generate excitement across the golfing calendar. Fitzpatrick’s victory adds momentum to his already impressive résumé, positioning him as a strong contender for upcoming majors and the Ryder Cup.
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