Matt Fitzpatrick sits down with Patrick McDonald to discuss the U.S. Open, changes coming to the PGA Tour and cross-handed chipping. The fellas also get into how to stomach a bad season, the keys to Matt’s strong 2026 thus far and this week’s Travelers Championship.
0:00 Intro + Matt Fitzpatrick joins the show
1:00 Recapping the U.S. Open
2:30 Finding a new driver head when the face cracks
3:30 Let’s talk about the setup at Shinnecock
5:00 Can a golfer be “tough”? Does a U.S. Open match Fitzy’s identity?
6:15 How have fans evolved during your professional career?
7:45 Let’s talk about the new PGA Tour format coming
11:30 How has Fitzpatrick’s approach to a golf course changed during his career?
13:00 How difficult is a down year to stomach and manage?
15:45 The cross-handed chipping and pitching
17:45 This week at the Travelers
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