Matt Fitzpatrick added another trophy to his remarkable season by winning the French Open at Le Golf National in Paris, capturing his fourth title of the year with a commanding performance down the stretch.
Fitzpatrick carded a final-round one-under-par 70 to finish three shots clear of Spain’s Angel Hidalgo, maintaining his advantage despite a challenging day on the course. The England golfer entered Sunday’s finale with a five-shot lead, giving him a cushion he would ultimately need as conditions tested his composure throughout the back nine.
A Battle to the Finish
“Delighted to get it over the line, it was definitely a battle today, I didn’t have my best stuff for the first 12 holes and then managed to find some of my best stuff,” Fitzpatrick reflected on his grinding final round, acknowledging the difficulty of maintaining control when leading by such a margin.
The victory marks a stellar period for the 28-year-old, who has now collected multiple titles across the European Tour calendar this season. His ability to close out tournaments in high-pressure situations was on full display at the prestigious Parisian venue.
The Field Behind
Hidalgo’s runner-up finish placed him three shots back, while other competitors including Matthieu Pavon, Tom Vaillant, and Kristoffer Reitan were unable to mount serious challenges to the eventual champion’s lead throughout the tournament.
Fitzpatrick’s triumph at Le Golf National demonstrates his consistency at major venues and reinforces his standing among Europe’s elite golfers competing on the continental circuit this season.