Matthew Fitzpatrick & Luke Donald

[HawkeyeMS]

While Lee Westwood was winning a Mickey Mouse event in Asia (Joke Phil, joke ) young Matt Fitzpatrick was doing his reputation no harm at all at Harbour Town finishing in a Tie for 23rd and more impressively, not dropping a single shot over the weekend, I believe the only player in the field not to do so. He parred all 18 holes on Sunday.

It was good to see Donald back up there in contention as well, he may not have won but he too is looking somewhere near back to his best.

 

[pendodave]

Agreed on this. I only dipped into the sky coverage, but they didn't seem to mention him as much as they might have done. I only noticed him right up the leaderboard when I was skimming the pgatour website. A fantastic achievement all things considered, as it's a golf course you have to really plot your way round.

Shame about Luke. On a slight tangent, I think that Kuchar has given one of our non-major winning friends a blueprint on how to stumble over a finish line - 3 putt from four feet to chuck another win away on the 17th and then accidentally pitch in from a bunker when you've mentally given up on the win...

 

[pokerjoke]

Agree he has a tremendous future.
Its amazing really he really does look a kid[no disrespect].

 

[guest100718]

Harbour town is a tough course to.

 

[Spear-Chucker]

Great to see young Mr Fitzpatrick competing well on the PGA tour and hope he can continue this and learn the ropes well. Nice that he's doing things his way and developing his talent accordingly. Not knocking the college system but it won't be for everyone - tough but honest decision from him to turn his back on that route.

Really want to see Luke D get back to the summit of golf again. He's great for European golf and seems like a damned nice chap to boot. Impressed with the swing development; smooth, compact and hugely efficient. Bodes well so far but want to see a killer instinct under pressure and land a big one that his talent warrants...

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Good to see Donald playing well again. He must be due a win at Harbour Town soon after so many near misses. Matthew Fitzpatrick doesn't look old enough to shave but definitely a mature head on those young shoulders and a very exciting prospect for the future

 

[Foxholer]

While Lee Westwood was winning a Mickey Mouse event in Asia (Joke Phil, joke ) young Matt Fitzpatrick was doing his reputation no harm at all at Harbour Town finishing in a Tie for 23rd and more impressively, not dropping a single shot over the weekend, I believe the only player in the field not to do so. He parred all 18 holes on Sunday.

It was good to see Donald back up there in contention as well, he may not have won but he too is looking somewhere near back to his best.

It was 'stolen' from Donald by a fabulous round by Kuchar - albeit with a 'fluke' on the last.

Indeed, great to see Fitzpatrick doing well too. Back to his 'usual' (sandaled) caddy?

 

[HawkeyeMS]

It was 'stolen' from Donald by a fabulous round by Kuchar - albeit with a 'fluke' on the last.

Indeed, great to see Fitzpatrick doing well too. Back to his 'usual' (sandaled) caddy?

Kuchar did put in a great knock on Sunday. That 3-putt on 17 was a shocker and nearly wiped the perma-smile off his face but he got it back with a bit of luck on 18.

 

[ScratchSRL]

Lukes new swing (which doesn't seem overly different) seems to have done him wonders! Cant wait to see him at Wentworth!

 

[Jensen]

Very unpatriotic I was routing for Kuchar and delighted he won. Glad he won after the last 3 tournament disasters where he collapsed. Love Kuchar has a fantastic demeanour, never beats himself up and conducts himself very well.
Great reaction 2 weeks ago, last round on final hole he dumps the ball in the water to allow playoff. Camera pans to Kuchar and all you hear is "golly Matty". No swearing. Absolutely love his attitude.

On Donald pleased to see him play well and get a good finish.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Lovely play for Fitzpatrick - certainly has the game and attitude to be a very good pro

Really great to see Donald swinging well again - one poor tee shot prob cost him but as with Westwood it bodes well for the Ryder Cup

Was happy to see Kuchar win - one of the likeable septics and was a great bunker shot

 

[jp5]

It was 'stolen' from Donald by a fabulous round by Kuchar - albeit with a 'fluke' on the last.

Indeed, great to see Fitzpatrick doing well too. Back to his 'usual' (sandaled) caddy?

A fluke?! May be for you or me but for a professional they are looking at holing these shots, especially from a bunker.

 

[Doon frae Troon]

Has Fitzpatrick turned pro now, after The Masters?

He does look the biz.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Has Fitzpatrick turned pro now, after The Masters?

He does look the biz.

Still amateur currently

 

[srixon 1]

Has Fitzpatrick turned pro now, after The Masters?

He does look the biz.

Waiting until after the US Open and The Open before he turns professional.

 

[Sir Scoop-A-Lot]

I think the guy has real talent and think we'll see him with a win in the not so distant future.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Tom Lewis turned pro to a loud fanfare and did more than ok. Is Fitzpatrick more talented and will he achieve more than Lewis who seems a little out of sorts at the start of this season?