Matt Fitzpatrick admitted to having mixed emotions in the wake of Europe’s Ryder Cup triumph as he labelled his personal record “horrendous and embarrassing”.
Fitzpatrick had failed to win a point in his two previous appearances in the biennial event, playing just once before the singles in 2016 at Hazeltine and losing all three of his matches at Whistling Straits two years ago.to a 5&3 victory on the opening afternoon, but the same pair were between on the 18th by an inspired Patrick Cantlay and Wyndham Clark on day two.
“My record is horrendous and embarrassing, but it means so much more winning as a team than as an individual. I have my own team personally with my coaches and stuff and that feels really good when you win.“But with these boys… you play against them week in, week out, so to be on the same team as them, knowing you’ve got Jon Rahm going out as number one, followed by Viktor Hovland and Rory McIlroy.
Eight of the last nine Ryder Cups have now been won by the home side and Europe’s players – especially those who have played in front of“Rory said it’s one of the biggest achievements in golf, winning an away Ryder Cup, and I think he’s right,” added Fitzpatrick.“I feel like in two years’ time you’ve got to take your strongest team possible and hopefully everyone’s in form. It really is tough to win over there.
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