Matt Fitzpatrick capped off a remarkable campaign with a fourth global triumph of the year, edging out the competition by three strokes at the FedEx Open de France held at Le Golf National. The world No. 4 entered the final round with a comfortable five‑shot cushion and never looked back, delivering a steady performance that included two birdies and a single bogey to post a closing round of 70.
This win marked his 11th title on the DP World Tour and pushed his season total to an impressive 20‑under‑par, leaving his nearest rival, Angel Hidalgo, well behind. Hidalgo, who managed to birdie three of his last five holes, posted a strong final‑round 67 but still finished several strokes shy of Fitzpatrick. Eugenio Chacarra, who was also in contention, ended up sharing third place, five shots off the lead.
Chacarra’s solid showing helped him close the gap on prominent players Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy in the Race to Dubai standings, while Tom Vaillant, Matthieu Pavon and Ryder Cup hopeful Kristoffer Reitan were also tied at 15‑under‑par. Before his French triumph, Fitzpatrick had already amassed three PGA Tour victories this season, winning the Valspar Championship, the RBC Heritage, and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. His latest success on the DP World Tour was his first since the season‑ending DP World Tour Championship in November, underscoring his ability to compete at the highest level across both tours. The tournament’s narrative unfolded dramatically on the final day.
After an overnight lead of several strokes, Fitzpatrick saw his advantage shrink when Chacarra, playing ahead, rattled off three birdies in his first four holes and added another from 12 feet on the par‑four sixth. Chacarra’s momentum continued as he erased a three‑putt bogey on the eighth by capitalising on a par‑five, pulling within two shots of Fitzpatrick after the Englishman made par on every front‑nine hole.
Kristoffer Reitan also surged into contention, moving to within three strokes of the leader after a rapid 33‑stroke front nine and a birdie on the par‑five 14th. However, his hopes unraveled as he dropped bogeys on two of the next three holes, allowing Fitzpatrick to re‑establish his dominance.
Chacarra’s bid for the title was ultimately thwarted by a costly mistake on the 13th hole. An errant tee shot forced him to take a drop, and his third shot found water, resulting in a penalty that forced a double‑bogey after he managed to scramble out of the drop zone.
This setback opened the door for Fitzpatrick to seize control once more. Fitzpatrick responded emphatically, hitting a precise approach on the 13th that landed within kicking distance and then sinking a 20‑foot putt on the 15th for birdie.
Those two birdies lifted him to 21‑under‑par and a five‑stroke lead. He maintained composure over the next two holes with stress‑free pars, heading into the final par‑four with a comfortable margin. Although he missed a chance to get up and down from just off the green on the 18th, he tapped in for a bogey, sealing his 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 secured him a spot in next summer’s Open at St Andrews via the Open Qualifying Series, while Fitzpatrick remains exempt.
Vaillant vaulted into a tie for third after holing a 20‑foot birdie on the final hole. Other notable performances included first‑round leader Michael Kim, who finished tied for seventh with Guido Migliozzi and Brandon Stone, and Ludvig Åberg, who climbed into a tie for 11th after carding a five‑under 66 on the final day. 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 defending champion Robert MacIntyre will look to retain his title. Live coverage of the tournament begins Thursday at midday on Sky Sports Golf, with streaming options available on NOW without a contract.
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