Matt Fitzpatrick capped off an extraordinary campaign with a commanding three‑stroke victory at the FedEx Open de France, held at the renowned Le Golf National. The Englishman, currently ranked fourth in the world, entered the final round holding a five‑shot cushion and never looked back, delivering a composed 70 that featured two birdies and a single bogey, thereby clinching his 11th DP World Tour title. Finishing the tournament at 20 under par, Fitzpatrick comfortably distanced his nearest rival, Angel Hidalgo, who surged late with three birdies in his last five holes to post a 67.
Behind them, Eugenio Chacarra shared third place, five strokes back, after a solid performance that also saw him close the gap on the leaders of the Race to Dubai standings, namely Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy. Other notable finishers at 15 under included Tom Vaillant, Matthieu Pavon and Ryder Cup hopeful Kristoffer Reitan.
This triumph adds to Fitzpatrick’s impressive haul this season, which already featured victories at the Valspar Championship, the RBC Heritage, and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on the PGA Tour. His latest win marks his first DP World Tour success since the season‑ending DP World Tour Championship in November, underscoring his ability to dominate across both sides of the Atlantic.
The tournament’s narrative unfolded dramatically on the final day. Although Fitzpatrick began with a comfortable lead, Chacarra, playing ahead, quickly narrowed the margin.
He opened with three birdies in his first four holes and added another from 12 feet on the par‑four sixth, briefly pulling within two strokes of the leader. A three‑putt bogey on the eighth was offset by a strong par‑five finish, bringing him back into contention as Fitzpatrick made par on every front‑nine hole. Kristoffer Reitan also surged, reaching three strokes behind after an aggressive 33‑stroke front nine and a birdie on the par‑five 14th. However, his momentum stalled as he dropped bogeys on two of the next three holes, allowing Fitzpatrick to re‑assert his dominance.
Chacarra’s challenge was ultimately thwarted by a mishap on the 13th hole. An errant tee shot forced a drop, and his third shot found water, resulting in a costly double‑bogey after he had to scramble from the drop zone. Meanwhile, Fitzpatrick seized the moment on the 13th with a precise approach that landed within kicking‑in range, followed by a 20‑foot birdie putt on the 15th that lifted him to 21 under and a five‑stroke lead.
The Englishman then played conservative pars on the 16th and 17th, maintaining his advantage heading into the final hole. On the par‑four 18th, he missed a chance to finish with a birdie but secured a bogey, sealing the victory without drama. Reflecting on his performance, 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 Championship 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 putt on the final hole.
Earlier in the tournament, first‑round leader Michael Kim finished tied for seventh alongside Guido Migliozzi and Brandon Stone. Ludvig Åberg climbed to a tie for 11th after a five‑under 66 on the final day, demonstrating the depth of talent in the field.
The DP World Tour now shifts to Scotland for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, a unique event played across Carnoustie, Kingsbarns Golf Links, and the historic Old Course at St Andrews, where Robert MacIntyre will defend his title. Fans can follow live coverage starting Thursday at midday on Sky Sports Golf, with streaming options available on NOW for those without a contract.
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