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Paul Higham

'I Don't Think They Lost The Golf Course At All' - Matt Fitzpatrick Relishing Windy US Open Test As He Rubbishes 2018 Shinnecock 'Meltdown'

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Matt Fitzpatrick watches on after hitting a shot at Shinnecock Hills ahead of the 2026 US Open.

Matt Fitzpatrick isn't fazed by the history of Shinnecock Hills, saying he'd prefer the US Open to be firm, fast, and as diffuclt as it gets, while rejecting any notion that the USGA "lost the course" in 2018.

The 2022 US Open champion and now World No.4, Fitzpatrick must have a serious chance of continuing the UK's Major winning streak at Shinnecock Hills.

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