England's Matt Fitzpatrick eases to French Open win for 4th title of the year

Matt Fitzpatrick of England on the 11th fairway on day four of the PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, England, Sunday Sept. 20, 2026. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)

PARIS (AP) — Matt Fitzpatrick eased to victory at the French Open on Sunday for his fourth title of the year.

The Englishman shot a 1-under 70 in the final round and was 20 under for the tournament, outclassing the chasing pack led by Spaniard Ángel Hidalgo (67), who finished three strokes back.

Local favorite Tom Vaillant, a two-time winner on the smaller Alps Tour but still looking for his first European tour title, started the day second but dropped back to finish joint-third along with three other players after a final-day 70.

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England's Matt Fitzpatrick eases to French Open win for 4th title of the year

Matt Fitzpatrick of England on the 11th fairway on day four of the PGA Championship at Wentworth Golf Club in Virginia Water, England, Sunday Sept. 20, 2026. (Adam Davy/PA via AP)

Posted Sunday, September 27, 2026 9:10 am

PARIS (AP) — Matt Fitzpatrick eased to victory at the French Open on Sunday for his fourth title of the year.

The Englishman shot a 1-under 70 in the final round and was 20 under for the tournament, outclassing the chasing pack led by Spaniard Ángel Hidalgo (67), who finished three strokes back.

Fitzpatrick already has won the Valspar Championship and the RBC Heritage on the PGA Tour, along with teaming with younger brother Alex to win the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. But he was disappointed with his missed cut in the British Open, along with substandard play in the PGA Tour’s postseason.

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