Predicting the Next Five Golfers to Win Their First Event
By DJ Cadden
Matthew Fitzpatrick
So far, this list has included four North American players, including three Americans. However, there are a plethora of budding talents from all over the map, including 26-year old Englishman Matthew Fitzpatrick.
Fitzpatrick is already a star on the European Tour, where he has accumulated six victories, over €14 million and is currently No. 37in the Road to Dubai standings.
But as someone who splits time between the European Tour and the PGA Tour, Fitzpatrick faces a unique challenge compared to the other golfers listed so far. 2021 has already been Fitzpatrick’s most busy season in the states as he has participated in 15 events so far.
The sheer lack of events on the PGA Tour is undoubtedly an obstacle for Fitzpatrick, but he has had a great deal of success when he does play in America.
In just the past two seasons, Fitzpatrick has recorded nine top-10 finishes and proven to be one of the most consistent players on Tour.
Just like Tringale, Fitzpatrick is above average in virtually every statistical category. The only glaring weakness in his game is from the sand, where Fitzpatrick ranks No. 149 in sand save percentage.
As consistently good as Fitzpatrick has proven to be, a win is almost certainly in the youngster’s very near future. Meanwhile, you can catch him tearing it up in Europe.