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Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


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Golf: Former Northwestern standout Matt Fitzpatrick wins U.S. Open

June 21, 2022

Northwestern officially rules the United States of golf. Matt Fitzpatrick, who played for the Wildcats during fall 2013, claimed the U.S. Open title in Brookline, Massachusetts, on Sunday. He held on...

 The team’s lone freshman, Matt Fitzpatrick arrived with a resume far beyond the average first-year athlete. He was ranked the world’s best amateur and won the U.S. Amatuer Championship in August 2013. Last weekend he placed third overall at the Windon Memorial Classic after teammate Jack Perry.

Men’s Golf: Matt Fitzpatrick adjusting to college life as U.S. Amateur champion

September 26, 2013

On Nov. 14, 2012, Northwestern announced it had signed the 11th best amateur golfer in the world. The player was Matt Fitzpatrick, and on that date his best win was the British Boys Amateur Championship....

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