At Glance
‣ Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick, English brothers, are competing together at the Zurich Classic, hoping their brotherly connection will aid their performance after a promising T19 finish in the previous year.
‣ Despite their close relationship on the golf course, the Fitzpatrick brothers have vastly different interests off the course, with Matt enjoying Excel spreadsheets and Alex preferring video games, highlighting their contrasting personalities.
‣ Alex Fitzpatrick, the younger brother, has been performing well on the DP World Tour with several top-20 finishes and is looking to break into the top 10, viewing the Zurich Classic as an opportunity to contend and possibly secure a PGA Tour card with a win.
I get such a kick out of the Fitzpatrick bros
Q: What do you enjoy doing when you are together?
Matt: "Not a lot."
Alex: "The issue is we're opposite people. He loves looking at Excel spreadsheets, and I like playing video games. There's probably not too much in common."— Dylan Dethier (@dylan_dethier)
Golf, huh? It’s not just a game of skill but also of deep connections. Take the Fitzpatrick brothers, Matt and Alex, for instance. They’re teeing off together at the Zurich Classic this week. It’s kinda special, you know? They were the first English brothers to swing at the Open Championship together in 50 years, last year at Hoylake. And now, they’re back in New Orleans, aiming to outdo their T19 finish from last year. It was only Alex’s second time in a regular season PGA Tour start. Pretty cool, right?
But, here’s the kicker. While they share a love for golf, that’s about where the similarities end. Matt, with a chuckle, admitted they don’t really do much together off the course. Alex was more blunt about their differences. “Opposite people,” he called them. Matt’s all about Excel spreadsheets, and Alex? He’s more of a video game guy. Not much common ground there.
Despite their differences, the buzz around them is real. They’re hotly tipped this week. And get this – Alex could even snag a PGA Tour card if they top the leaderboard come Sunday. Now, wouldn’t that be something?
Oh, and about their personal interests? It’s kinda funny when you think about it. Matt’s response to what they enjoy doing together was just, “Not a lot.” And Alex? He didn’t hold back. Excel and video games – talk about being worlds apart!
Alex isn’t just about this week, though. He’s had a decent run this year on the DP World Tour. Three top-20 finishes in his first seven events? That’s not too shabby. And after a T23 finish at last week’s Corales Puntacana Championship, he’s getting a feel for the PGA Tour vibe. He’s hopeful, aiming for the top 10, feeling good about his game. With a solid team backing him, he’s looking forward to what the future holds. Starting with this week, of course.
The Fitzpatrick duo, alongside the Hojgaard twins, Nicolai and Rasmus, are set to start their first round at 2.10pm local time. Golf’s a family affair, after all. And who knows? Maybe this week in New Orleans will be one for the books.
