The Fitzpatrick Brothers Win Zurich Classic In Dramatic Fashion

BusinessSportsMoneyThe Fitzpatrick Brothers Win Zurich Classic In Dramatic FashionByJeff Hartman,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jeff Hartman is a Maryland resident who covers the PGA Tour.Follow AuthorApr 27, 2026, 03:30pm EDTAVONDALE, LOUISIANA - APRIL 26: Alex Fitzpatrick (L) of England and Matt Fitzpatrick of England pose with the trophy on the 18th green after winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2026 at TPC Louisiana on April 26, 2026 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe Zurich Classic has become a unique stop for the PGA Tour in its unique format. It isn’t an individual event, but a team event where players have a playing partner with specific formats throughout the weekend.While most top-ranked golfers take this week off before the lead up to the PGA Championship in May, the Zurich Classic has provided some fun moments over the years. Two years ago it was Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry winning and partying into the early morning in New Orleans. Last year it was Andrew Novak getting his first PGA win with Ben Griffin as Griffin continued his tremendous 2025 season.In 2026 the Zurich provided not just drama, but a feel-good story everyone can get behind.Matt Fitzpatrick and his younger brother Alex Fitzpatrick were teammates during this event, and they stormed to a big lead heading into Sunday at the TPC Louisiana. When they approached the Par 5 18th hole, they were tied with two other teams at -30. After their approach shot from Alex put them in a greenside bunker, older brother Matt decided to help out by hitting a fantastic bunker shot to just outside a foot.Alex tapped in for birdie, which gave them the victory, but it also meant more to the younger of the Fitzpatrick brothers. The victory gave Alex his PGA Tour card through the 2028 season.The tournament was fantastic from start-to-finish, but was also brutal for bettors who were trying their hand at winning some m...