Fitzpatrick brothers win Zurich Classic after dramatic finish

Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick secured a dramatic one-shot victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans after a tense final round.

The brothers combined for a 1-under 71 in Sunday’s alternate-shot format to finish at a tournament-record 31-under-par. Despite losing a four-shot lead on the back nine, they recovered on the 18th hole when Matt hit a bunker shot to within a foot, leaving Alex with a tap-in to win.

The putt not only sealed the victory but also earned Alex a two-year PGA TOUR exemption.

“I couldn’t feel anything,” Alex said. “It’s life-changing.”

Teams of Alex Smalley / Hayden Springer and Kristoffer Reitan / Kris Ventura finished one shot behind at 30-under.