Matt Fitzpatrick’s Brother Secures Historic Win Against Former LIV Golf Star
Alex Fitzpatrick won his first DP World Tour title at the Hero Indian Open in Gurgaon. He is 27 years old. The victory followed his brother Matt’s Valspar Championship success a week earlier.
Final round and decisive moments
Alex began the final day four shots behind 54-hole leader Eugenio Chacarra. Chacarra is a former LIV Golf player and had won the event last year.
Chacarra struggled on Sunday and shot a 75. Alex fired a three-under 69. His card included eight birdies, three bogeys and one double. He finished two shots clear and collected $430,000.
On-course reaction
Friends rushed the 18th green to celebrate after Alex sank the winning putt. He showed strong emotion and described the result as the payoff for long hard work. He said he planned a low-key celebration before reuniting with family and Matt in Florida.
Field, course and context
DLF Golf & Country Club is known as a difficult and unconventional test. The course in Gurgaon has a tough reputation among players.
The tournament field included Akshay Bhatia, ranked No. 22 in the world, who suffered a rules setback. Alex achieved the win in his 87th start on the European circuit.
Matt Fitzpatrick’s brother recorded a historic win over a former LIV Golf star, marking a rare sibling milestone. The back-to-back successes span the PGA Tour and DP World Tour.
Ranking impact and season outlook
Alex’s triumph moved him to sixth in the Race to Dubai. That position improves his chances for European and PGA opportunities.
The DP World Tour awards full PGA Tour membership to the top 10 not already exempt at season end. Alex now stands in contention to join Matt on the U.S. circuit for 2027.
Matt Fitzpatrick’s form
Matt is the 2022 U.S. Open champion and a three-time PGA Tour winner. He sits at world No. 6.
Two weeks before the Valspar win, Matt finished second to Cam Young at The Players. He then birdied the 72nd hole at Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course to secure his third PGA Tour title.
- Event: Hero Indian Open at DLF Golf & Country Club.
- Winner: Alex Fitzpatrick, age 27, first DP World Tour title.
- Winning score: Sunday 69, two-shot margin.
- Prize: $430,000.
- Matt: Valspar Championship winner the previous week.
Filmogaz.com will follow both Fitzpatricks through the rest of the season. Their consecutive wins are a notable moment in modern professional golf.
