Matt Fitzpatrick calls out previous Ryder Cup captains following latest $3.5 million win at Hilton Head
Fitzpatrick's recent form and comments spark interest in his Ryder Cup history and potential selection for 2023 tournament.
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Recently, there has been a lot of noise in the golf world, and with good reason. The recent victory at the Hilton Head, when Matt Fitzpatrick, a British professional golfer, earned an astounding $3.5 million payout, has been making headlines.
Fitzpatrick is presently competing in the Zurich Classic, where he and his younger brother Alex are joint leaders. The golfing world is taking notice of Fitzpatrick’s apparent subtle jab at his past two European Ryder Cup captains amid his recent success.
Fitzpatrick recently alluded to his unhappiness at not being chosen for a four-ball match during his previous two Ryder Cup outings during a media interview. For those who aren’t aware with the rules, a four-ball game consists of two-person teams playing their own ball, and the hole is won by the team with the lowest score.
Fitzpatrick has only participated in three foursomes and two singles matches during his Ryder Cup outings; he has never participated in this format. Many golfers are curious as to why Fitzpatrick was never chosen by his captains, Darren Clarke and Padraig Harrington, for a four-ball match in light of this discovery.
Matt Fitzpatrick’s disappointment and Ryder Cup history
Matt Fitzpatrick’s lack of selection for a four-ball match is uncertain, although his current form indicates that he would contribute to any Ryder Cup squad. Fitzpatrick has five victories on the European Tour and has reached the 16th spot in the global rankings. He is a serious candidate for the next 2023 Ryder Cup because to his most recent victory at the Hilton Head and his current performance at the Zurich Classic.
According to Golf Digest, Fitzpatrick’s recent success on the golf course, coupled with his comments about his Ryder Cup experience, has raised speculation about his chances of being selected for the upcoming 2023 Ryder Cup.
Will he get a chance to play in a four-ball match this time around? Only time will tell. With his recent form and success, it is hard to imagine captain Luke Donald not selecting Fitzpatrick for all five sessions, including both four-balls, this fall at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome.
The 28-year-old Matt Fitzpatrick’s recent comments about his Ryder Cup experience have sparked interest in the golfing community. Fitzpatrick’s disappointment at not being selected for a four-ball match during his previous two appearances has raised questions about his Ryder Cup history.
However, with his recent form and success, it is hard to imagine captain Luke Donald not selecting Fitzpatrick for all five sessions, including both four-balls, this fall at the 2023 Ryder Cup in Rome. Only time will tell if Fitzpatrick will get a chance to play in a four-ball match and redeem himself from his previous Ryder Cup experiences.
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