Trending Now - Matt Fitzpatrick Addresses Slow Play Issue at Valspar Championship

WHO:

Matt Fitzpatrick, golfer

Adrien Dumont de Chassart, Fitzpatrick's playing partner

David Lipsky, competitor

Sungjae Im, competitor

Brandt Snedeker, Presidents Cup captain and competitor

Jordan Smith, competitor

Marco Penge, competitor

Xander Schauffele, competitor

WHAT:

Matt Fitzpatrick won the 2026 Valspar Championship.

Fitzpatrick registered a one-stroke win.

Fitzpatrick earned $1.6 million in prize money.

Fitzpatrick finished at 11-under 273.

Fitzpatrick birdied the 18th hole from just inside 15 feet.

Fitzpatrick played bogey-free on the final round.

Fitzpatrick's victory marked his third on the PGA Tour.

David Lipsky finished one shot behind Fitzpatrick.

Jordan Smith finished third.

Sungjae Im tied for fourth after shooting a final round of 74.

WHERE:

Valspar Championship held at Copperhead course, Innisbrook, Palm Harbor, Florida.

WHEN:

Valspar Championship took place from March 19th to March 22nd, 2026.

Fitzpatrick's previous close call was at The Players Championship on March 12th, 2026.

WHY:

Fitzpatrick expressed frustration over the slow play of his playing partner during the tournament.

HOW:

Fitzpatrick holed a 30-foot birdie putt on the par-3 15th to take the lead.

Fitzpatrick celebrated his victory by thrusting his fist down.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 17:47 UTC)

Matt Fitzpatrick clinched the 2026 Valspar Championship at the Copperhead course in Palm Harbor, Florida, finishing with a score of 11-under 273 after a thrilling final round where he played bogey-free and birdied the 18th hole from just inside 15 feet. His one-stroke victory earned him $1.6 million in prize money, with David Lipsky finishing just behind him and Jordan Smith taking third place. Fitzpatrick's win marks his third on the PGA Tour, following a near miss at The Players Championship just last week.