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The renowned English golfer Matthew Fitzpatrick, has time and again shown the prowess he possesses. While he only has a maiden major win to his name (The 2022 US Open), his caliber on the greens in various PGA Tour and DP World Tour events has been exceptional. In fact, a number of events this season are proof of the expertise he displays with a golf club in hand.

His merit has allowed the golfer to bag nine professional wins. Apart from this, the English star also has the Mark H. McCormack Medal to his name and has been an eminent part of the European Ryder Cup team in recent years. However, these accomplishments for the young professional wouldn’t have been possible without the support of certain people around him.

While this list evidently boasts his parents, younger brother, and a strong team of professionals, it wouldn’t be far-fetched to say that his current girlfriend, Katherine Gaal, is also one of them. Through the brief but intimate moments she has shared with the golfer on the course, it is clear that she is one of Fitzpatrick’s biggest applauders. With that, let’s get to know more about Matt Fitzpatrick’s partner!

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Meet Fitzpatrick’s girlfriend, Katherine Gaal

There is no doubt about the fact that Matt Fitzpatrick has been having a successful drive on various golf courses. However, despite the public air surrounding the golfer, he has been able to keep his personal life away from the limelight. And even more private of a person is his girlfriend, Katherine Gaal.

Gaal is a native of New Jersey and was raised there as well. This also allowed the American to participate in the Miss New Jersey USA pageant in 2013 which eventually led her to become the first runner-up at the event. Furthermore, she has also received the prestigious Amity Award which proves how cordial her relationship with her fellow contestants was, per her LinkedIn account.

On one hand, Fitzpatrick has been quite successful on the greens. On the other hand, Katherine Gaal has also soared high in her career. After graduating with a GPA of 3.67 in broadcast journalism and then majoring in finance, Gaal established an esteemed career in marketing. Prior to this, she attended Pennsylvania State University and even was part of the Pi Beta Phi sorority.

Additionally, she has been a member of the sporting world, particularly professional tennis. While her previous endeavors had led her to play the game at Bay Head Yacht Club in New Jersey, Gaal has also been an active partner of Matt Fitzpatrick for the sporadic game of golf, as shown on his Instagram.

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However, this hasn’t stopped Gaal from pursuing her dreams in education like Teaching certification for K-6 and special education. With insights into the personal achievements of Katherine Gaal, the question that surrounds the golf community is about the first encounter of the lovers.

When did the couple first meet?

Although it is not completely clear when the couple first met or began dating, the news reached the golf world through them becoming Instagram official. The love story of the duo seems to be a novel-worthy scenario, hosting an American girl and a British boy.

Further, even the golfer’s little insights into the relationship through social media vouch for the same. It was back in January 2023 when Matt Fitzpatrick uploaded several pictures with his girlfriend for the first time. The post was captioned, “2023 Kicked off in Maui!”

The uploads displayed the couple on a golf course in Hawaii, will full-blown smiles on their faces. While Fitzpatrick prefers to keep his personal life private, he has shared some more snapshots with his partner since the beginning of the year.

 

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The New Yorker on the other hand is even more cautious regarding her privacy. The rare public sighting of the two was at the premiere of Full Swing, a Netflix original documentary series, in February. Other than the major absence from the public scene, the couple was seen together on the greens during PGA Tour tournaments.

Katherine Gaal’s amiable support to her boyfriend’s career

Besides her social media presence, Katherine Gaal has made sure to support her boyfriend wholeheartedly. Not only has she been present during the 2023 PGA Tour, but she also caddied for her partner during the Masters Par 3 Contest, per Fitzpatrick.

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Her notable presence was also found there alongside the golf star’s whole family when he won the RBC Heritage Championship 2023. The PGA Tour Pro was seen celebrating his victory by embracing his girlfriend on the field. Later, he even went on to share the pictures they took together with the trophy on his social media page.

 

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In the press conference after clinching the title, the golfer revealed to the reporters, saying, “I knew [the shot] was good because my mom and my girlfriend were jumping up and down with their arms in the air.” His words seem a direct indication of how supportive his better half stays and how he surely values that.

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