Matt Fitzpatrick wins Valspar Championship

Golfer bounces back from runner-up finish at Sawgrass with victory in Florida

Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:35pm

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One week after finishing as the runner-up at the Sawgrass tournament, Matt Fitzpatrick has won the Valspar Championship in Palm Harbor, Florida. Fitzpatrick shot a 3-under 68 in the final round, capping it off with a birdie on the 18th hole to win by one stroke over David Lipsky.

Why it matters

Fitzpatrick's victory comes just a week after a disappointing near-miss at another high-profile PGA Tour event, showing his resilience and ability to quickly bounce back from setbacks. The Valspar Championship is an important stop on the PGA Tour schedule, making Fitzpatrick's win significant.

The details

In the final round, Fitzpatrick shot a 3-under 68 to finish at 15-under par for the tournament. He sank a birdie putt on the 18th hole from just inside 15 feet to clinch the one-shot victory over David Lipsky.

  • Fitzpatrick finished as the runner-up at the Sawgrass tournament the previous week.
  • The final round of the Valspar Championship was played on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Matt Fitzpatrick

An English professional golfer who has won multiple PGA Tour and European Tour events.

David Lipsky

An American professional golfer who finished one shot behind Fitzpatrick at the Valspar Championship.

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What’s next

Fitzpatrick will look to build on this victory and continue his strong play on the PGA Tour as the season progresses.

The takeaway

Fitzpatrick's ability to quickly rebound from a tough loss and claim victory at the Valspar Championship demonstrates his mental toughness and resilience as a top professional golfer.