Matt Fitzpatrick says he feels he is currently enjoying the most successful stretch of his golfing career, a claim he made while preparing to tee off alongside his father at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. The Englishman recently secured his fourth global victory of the season with a three‑stroke win at the FedEx Open de France on Sunday, adding to three earlier PGA Tour triumphs that have marked an impressive run. Although Fitzpatrick did not break into the top 14 in any of the 2026 major championships, he still managed six top‑10 finishes worldwide in addition to his victories.
He expressed pride in the consistency of his play and the frequency with which he has been in contention throughout the year. "This is the best period of golf I've played for sure," Fitzpatrick told the Sky Sports Golf podcast.
"2022 was up there, but I've now collected three wins and a fourth. The key has been sustained consistency." He acknowledged that his major‑championship campaign fell short of his ambitions, noting that a disappointing showing in three of the four events and a mis‑executed strategy in the final one left him feeling let down. Despite that setback, Fitzpatrick emphasized that the overall season remains a success.
"I have contended a lot in a lot of tournaments, and that's all you could ask for in a year," he said. His latest triumph propelled him to the top of the Ryder Cup qualification leaderboard and into the top ten of the DP World Tour's Race to Dubai rankings. At 32, a strong performance in Scotland could even lift him to a career‑high world ranking of No. 2.
When pressed about areas for improvement, Fitzpatrick explained that his team is reviewing various aspects of his game as the season draws to a close. "We’re looking at bits and pieces and deciding what the off‑season plan should be," he said. "We have a few targets already set; it’s now about how we structure the work to reach them." Fitzpatrick’s connection to the Alfred Dunhill Links event runs deep. He captured the 2023 title in the pro‑am competition with his mother, Sue, as his partner, and this year he will partner with his father, Russell.
"He might get a few more strokes – he’d probably say that himself!" Matt joked, recalling his brother Alex’s recent victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, where the siblings teamed up. Looking ahead, Fitzpatrick is optimistic about the upcoming days of competition. "We’re going to need a big few days to get into a good position. Hopefully Johan [Rupert, tournament organiser] doesn’t cut his handicap too much after this past week!" he added, referring to the tournament organiser’s potential adjustments.
He praised the field, noting that many top players, including Robert MacIntyre, Tommy Fleetwood, Tyrrell Hatton, Justin Rose, Brooks Koepka and Cam Smith, are in contention, making the event a showcase of world‑class talent. The Alfred Dunhill Links Championship will be played across three iconic Scottish venues – Carnoustie, Kingsbarns Golf Links and the Old Course at St Andrews – with the team element featuring Matt’s brother Alex paired with their mother Sue. The tournament promises high drama, especially with several Ryder Cup stalwarts and former major champions vying for the title. Fans can follow the live coverage starting Thursday at midday on Sky Sports Golf, and the full interview with Fitzpatrick is available on the Sky Sports Golf podcast, hosted weekly by Jamie Weir.
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