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Matt Fitzpatrick produced a superb display to win the US Open.
In a game dominated by 6ft-plus players, Fitzpatrick is a 5ft 9in anomaly — and a fascinating one at that.
So, how did ‘Fitz’ alter his game to win his first major? And what makes him different to his rivals? Let’s have a look...
Matt Fitzpatrick produced a hugely impressive display as he secured glory in the US Open
1. HE WEARS BRACES
Fitzpatrick started wearing them in March and they’ll be in for a while yet. ‘I thought it was about time if I was ever going to do it, and I’ve just got used to them,’ he told Sportsmail.
2. HE'S RATED BY THOSE WHO KNOW
Former Ryder Cup captain Paul McGinley likens him to Sir Nick Faldo in his diligent approach to the game. His veteran caddy Billy Foster, in a nod to Fitzpatrick’s prodigious work ethic, refers to him as ‘Bernhard Langer’s love child’.
McGinley added on Sunday: ‘I don’t think there’s a weakness in his game. He had a problem in some tournaments against the big bombers but he’s certainly fixed that with how far he hits
