Matt Fitzpatrick capped off an extraordinary campaign by clinching his fourth global victory of the year with a commanding three‑stroke win at the FedEx Open de France, held at the renowned Le Golf National. Entering the final round with a comfortable five‑stroke cushion, the world No. 4 never looked back, delivering a steady performance that featured two birdies and a single bogey, culminating in a solid 70‑stroke round and marking his 11th triumph on the DP World Tour. Finishing the tournament at 20 under par, Fitzpatrick comfortably outpaced his nearest rival, Spain's Angel Hidalgo, who surged late with three birdies in his last five holes to post a 67 on the final day.
Eugenio Chacarra also remained within striking distance, sharing third place five shots behind the leader. Chacarra's strong showing, alongside consistent play from Tom Vaillant, Matthieu Pavon and Ryder Cup hopeful Kristoffer Reitan—all sitting at 15 under—tightened the race for the top spots in the Race to Dubai rankings, edging him closer to the likes of Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy.
This French victory adds to Fitzpatrick's impressive résumé for the season, which already includes wins at the Valspar Championship, the RBC Heritage, and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans on the PGA Tour. It also marks his first DP World Tour win since the season‑ending DP World Tour Championship in November, underscoring his ability to excel across both American and European circuits. The tournament’s narrative unfolded dramatically on the final day. Although Fitzpatrick held a sizable lead overnight, Chacarra, playing ahead, began to chip away with an early flurry of three birdies in his first four holes, followed by a 12‑foot birdie on the par‑four sixth.
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. Kristoffer Reitan also closed the gap, racing to the turn in 33 and birdieing the 14th, only to see his momentum stall after bogeys on two of the next three holes. Chacarra’s challenge was ultimately derailed when an errant tee shot on the 13th forced a drop, and his third shot found water, resulting in a costly double‑bogey after he managed to scramble back onto the green.
Fitzpatrick re‑asserted his dominance with a precise approach on the 13th that landed in the kicking‑in range, followed by a 20‑foot birdie putt on the 15th that lifted him to 21 under par and a five‑stroke lead. He then played conservative pars on the 16th and 17th, preserving his advantage heading into the final hole.
A brief struggle on the 18th saw him miss a chance to get up and down from just off the green, but he safely tapped in for a bogey, sealing the victory. 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 at St Andrews via the Open Qualifying Series, while Fitzpatrick remains already exempt. Vaillant surged into a tie for third after holing a 20‑foot birdie on the final hole, adding to the drama of the closing stages.
Other notable performances included first‑round leader Michael Kim, who finished tied for seventh with Guido Migliozzi and Brandon Stone, and Ludvig Åberg, who moved into a tie for 11th after posting a five‑under 66 on the final day. The DP World Tour now shifts north to Scotland for the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship, a prestigious event played over the historic courses of Carnoustie, Kingsbarns Golf Links, and the Old Course at St Andrews, where defending champion Robert MacIntyre will look to retain his title. Live coverage of the upcoming tournament begins Thursday at midday on Sky Sports Golf. Viewers can also explore the latest Sky Sports offers or stream the action without a contract on NOW.
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