Who Are Matt Fitzpatrick’s Support System? The Athletic Family Behind the PGA Tour Pro’s Success

Matt Fitzpatrick, a star in the world of professional golf, made his name in the sport due to his exceptional skills in the game. The Englishman boasts 2 PGA Tour wins including a Major win in 2022 along with 7 DP World Tour wins under his belt, which are but examples of his grit and determination. But while the golfer slowly rises through the ranks in the golf world, he owes much of his success to the love and unwavering support of his family.

Every sportsperson needs special people to support them through the difficult but amazing journey of life that they are traveling. Similarly, Fitzpatrick has seen his family play a crucial role in his life and vice versa, as the golfer even became an inspiration to his younger brother. Let us now take a closer look at the exceptional people in Fitzpatrick’s life that have supported him throughout his career.

Matt Fitzpatrick’s supportive family

The English golfer was born to Russel and Susan Fitzpatrick on 1 September 1994. Hailing from a family with a sporting background, they have had a big impact on his career as a golfer. He grew up following Christianity as his religion with his family in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. While Matt has been taking center stage, both his parents have maintained a low profile and rarely get out into the spotlight. But even so, they have become popular, and not just because of their son’s achievements.

Russel was a former professional football player who played for the likes of teams such as Sheffield United, Chesterfield, and Rotherham United. Moreover, the PGA Tour pro’s father has been an avid fan of the game of golf. He introduced his son to the sport at the age of 10 and has been an incredible source of support for the golfer.

Matt’s mother, Susan, is a former school teacher who currently works as his personal assistant. She has been instrumental in her son’s growth on and off the course while guiding him toward success in his sporting career. While much isn’t available about his parents, it is very evident that they have been a source of steadfast support for the English golfer as he battles it out in various tournaments.

From his early days as a golfer where he rose to the No. 1 ranks as an amateur, his parents have been by his side helping him grow in a loving and caring environment. It is evident that he would not have made it this far without them.

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With their eldest son currently ranked at No. 10 in the Official World Golf Rankings and the youngest one, Alex, following in his footsteps,  the parents would be extremely proud of both their sons.

Alex Fitzpatrick’s involvement in the game of golf

Matt has an extremely special bond with his family and this can be seen by his brother, Alex Fitzpatrick, picking up the club and following after him into the game. Born to the couple on 2 January 1999, he made an impressive debut in the majors as he finished at T17 at the 2023 Open Championship after turning pro in the previous year while Matt could only finish at T41.

Although not as successful as his brother, the younger Fitzpatrick, nevertheless, had an amazing amateur career with wins coming off from the 2017 Yorkshire Amateur Matchplay Championship, the 2020 Golf Club of Georgia Amateur Championship, and the 2021 Old Town Club Collegiate. Alex also emerged victorious at the 2023 British Challenge where he finished with a score of 12-under 276, beating Stuart Manley, Ross McGowan, and Tom Vaillant for the title.

Matt and Alex’s family had an immense role in their success in the sport. Although they tend to stay away from the noise of their children’s professional careers, the love the parents have for the duo is very evident. As the siblings slowly climb up in the golf world, they will always be backed by the unconditional love and support that their family provides.

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