Matt Fitzpatrick immediately set his sights on winning half a dozen major championships and matching the European record as set by Nick Faldo after claiming his first with success at the US Open. Fitzpatrick prevailed at Brookline’s Country Club by one stroke from Will Zalatoris, his playing partner on the final day, and the world No1 Scottie Scheffler.
“Six is the number,” said Fitzpatrick, when asked whether he had a majors target. “That’s the number that we all [in Fitzpatrick’s team] agreed on. I’ve got a bit of a way to go but it’s a good start.
