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Matt Fitzpatrick wins Valspar Championship for first title since 2023
Fitzpatrick overcomes Sungjae Im's early lead to claim victory in comeback fashion
Mar. 22, 2026 at 10:18pm
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A week after coming up just short at The Players Championship, Matt Fitzpatrick found his way back into the winner's circle, picking up the victory at the 2026 Valspar Championship. Fitzpatrick overcame an early three-shot deficit to Sungjae Im, climbing into a share of the lead as Im struggled on the front nine. Fitzpatrick then pulled away down the stretch, making key putts on the 15th and 18th holes to hold off David Lipsky and claim his first win since the 2023 RBC Heritage.
Why it matters
The win affirms Fitzpatrick's status as one of the best players on the PGA Tour this season, as he continues to bounce back from a lean 2024 and slow start in 2025. The victory also provides a bit of redemption for Fitzpatrick, who came up just short at The Players Championship a week earlier.
The details
Fitzpatrick began the day trailing Im by three shots, but quickly climbed into a share of the lead as Im backed up with a rough start. The battle down the back nine was a scrappy one, with Fitzpatrick finally breaking free with a 30-foot birdie putt on the 15th hole to take the solo lead. Lipsky joined him at 10-under, but Fitzpatrick sealed the win with another clutch putt on the 18th hole.
- Fitzpatrick's win comes a week after he nearly won The Players Championship.
- The victory is Fitzpatrick's first since the 2023 RBC Heritage.
The players
Matt Fitzpatrick
An English professional golfer who has won 6 times on the PGA Tour, including the 2023 RBC Heritage and now the 2026 Valspar Championship.
Sungjae Im
A South Korean professional golfer who has 2 PGA Tour victories and was the 54-hole leader at the 2026 Valspar Championship before struggling in the final round.
David Lipsky
An American professional golfer who finished runner-up to Fitzpatrick at the 2026 Valspar Championship.
What they’re saying
“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”
— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident
The takeaway
Fitzpatrick's comeback victory at the Valspar Championship is a testament to his resilience and ability to bounce back from near-misses, cementing his status as one of the top players on the PGA Tour this season.
