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Fitzpatrick Brothers React to Zurich Classic Victory: 'I Did Zero to Help Him!'

Tom Bradley
Tom Bradley
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Fitzpatrick Brothers React to Zurich Classic Victory: 'I Did Zero to Help Him!'
Golf's hottest brothers celebrate dramatic Zurich Classic win with Fitzpatrick revealing candid admission about his brother's performance in thrilling playoff finale.

In a Zurich Classic finale that had golf fans on the edge of their seats, the Fitzpatrick brothers emerged victorious in dramatic fashion, with Matthew Fitzpatrick delivering a stunning birdie on the 18th hole to force a playoff before ultimately securing the title alongside his brother Harry.

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The dramatic victory unfolded at a sun-drenched TPC Louisiana, where the English siblings edged out a star-studded field in what many are calling one of the most memorable team events in recent memory. Matthew, the 2022 US Open champion, made the crucial birdie that forced extra holes, capping a remarkable closing stretch that saw him sink a 12-foot putt under pressure.

In a post-victory interview that has since gone viral, Matthew offered a refreshingly honest assessment of his brother's performance. "Honestly, I did zero to help him out there today," Matthew confessed with a grin. "Harry was absolutely exceptional. He kept us in it when I was struggling, and honestly, he deserved this win as much as anyone."

Harry Fitzpatrick, competing in just his second professional season, proved his mettle against the world's best, holing out from the bunker on the 72nd hole to set up the dramatic finale. The 24-year-old's composure under pressure belied his inexperience.

The brothers collected the $3.24 million first-place prize and secured their first PGA Tour victory together as a team. "We've dreamed about something like this since we were kids," Harry added. "To finally do it together on the biggest stage... it hasn't quite sunk in yet."

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