Matt Fitzpatrick capped off an extraordinary campaign by clinching his fourth worldwide triumph of the year with a commanding three‑stroke win at the FedEx Open de France, held at the storied Le Golf National. The world No.
4 entered the final round with a five‑shot cushion and never looked back, posting a steady 70 that featured two birdies and a single bogey, thereby adding an 11th DP World Tour title to his résumé. Finishing the tournament at 20 under par, Fitzpatrick comfortably outpaced his nearest rival, Spain's Angel Hidalgo, who rallied late with three birdies in his last five holes to card a 67 on the day. Eugenio Chacarra also remained in contention, sharing third place five strokes behind the champion. Chacarra’s strong finish helped him close the gap on Race to Dubai leaders Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, while Tom Vaillant, Frenchman Matthieu Pavon and Ryder Cup hopeful Kristoffer Reitan lingered at 15 under.
Earlier in the season, Fitzpatrick had already secured victories at the Valspar Championship, the RBC Heritage, and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on the PGA Tour. His triumph in France marked his first DP World Tour win since the season‑ending DP World Tour Championship in November, underscoring his ability to dominate across both sides of the Atlantic. The Englishman’s sizeable overnight lead was briefly threatened when Chacarra, playing ahead, rattled off three birdies in his first four holes and added a fourth from 12 feet on the par‑four sixth.
However, a three‑putt bogey on the eighth was quickly offset by a birdie on the subsequent par‑five, pulling Chacarra within two shots of Fitzpatrick after the former US Open champion made pars across his front nine. Kristoffer Reitan also surged into contention, coming to the turn in 33 and birdieing the par‑five 14th, but his momentum stalled after he made bogeys on two of his next three holes, allowing Fitzpatrick to maintain his lead. Chacarra’s bid for the title unraveled on the 13th hole when an errant tee shot forced him to take a drop; his third shot then found water, resulting in a costly double‑bogey after he managed to scramble out of the hazard. Fitzpatrick, meanwhile, seized the moment on the same hole, landing an approach that rolled in from 20 feet on the 15th, delivering two crucial birdies that lifted him to 21 under and a five‑stroke advantage.
The final two holes were pars for Fitzpatrick, preserving his dominance as he approached the 18th. A missed up‑and‑down left him with a bogey on the closing hole, but the margin was already insurmountable, and he secured the victory. "Obviously delighted to get over the line," Fitzpatrick said after the win.
"It was definitely a battle today. I didn’t have my best stuff for the first 12 holes, but then I managed to find some of my best shots.
Golf is a game of multiple skills, and I used them all this week. Coming down the stretch, hitting the shots I did and making 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 is already exempt. Tom Vaillant vaulted into a tie for third after sinking a 20‑foot birdie putt on the final hole.
First‑round leader Michael Kim finished tied for seventh alongside Guido Migliozzi and Brandon Stone. Ludvig Åberg climbed to a shared 11th place after posting a five‑under 66 on the final day. The DP World Tour now heads north to Scotland for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, a unique event played across Carnoustie, Kingsbarns Golf Links, and the iconic Old Course at St Andrews, where Robert MacIntyre will defend his title.
Live coverage begins Thursday at midday on Sky Sports Golf, with streaming options available on NOW without a contract. Golf enthusiasts can also explore the best rates and book tee times at any of the 1,700 courses across the UK and Ireland by entering a course name, city, or postal code on the booking platform. The FedEx Open de France showcased not only Fitzpatrick’s consistency and mental toughness but also highlighted the depth of talent on the DP World Tour.
From Chacarra’s late surge to Reitan’s brief charge, the tournament delivered drama, strategic shot‑making, and a reminder that in professional golf, momentum can shift in an instant. As the season progresses, Fitzpatrick’s blend of power, precision, and composure positions him as a formidable contender in every major event ahead, while his rivals will be eager to close the gap and challenge his ascent on the global leaderboard.