Matt Fitzpatrick showed who's boss on the greens of Le Golf National, securing a comfortable five-shot lead for the final round of the FedEx Open de France. The Englishman solidified his lead on Saturday with a stellar round of 6-under-par (65 strokes), placing him sensationally at 19-under-par (194 strokes). Everything is going according to plan for his fourth victory in 2026.
After holding a narrow one-shot lead through 36 holes, Fitzpatrick truly turned it on during Moving Day. Seven birdies and just a single bogey graced his scorecard. His precision is absolutely insane: he has only conceded one bogey over the first three days – a testament to his immaculate play on the former 2018 Ryder Cup course.
In Command
On Sunday, he'll have local favorite Tom Vaillant breathing down his neck, who posted a 67 and is still awaiting his first European Tour title. The pressure on the Frenchman to deliver in front of a home crowd is palpable. Tommy Fleetwood had to withdraw due to illness, making Fitzpatrick's path to the top a bit clearer.
On a Record Hunt
Fitzpatrick started this week in top form, and it showed. With three PGA Tour victories already in 2026 – the Valspar Championship, the RBC Heritage, and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans – he's a true powerhouse on the golf course. His precise play, like his approach on the 14th where the ball from 133 yards (121.6 meters) landed a foot from the hole, underlines why he's performing so strongly right now.
