Kristoffer Reitan secured his breakthrough PGA Tour success at the Truist Championship at Quail Hollow, becoming the second Norwegian winner on the tour after Viktor Hovland. The 25-year-old shot a final-round 69 to finish at 14 under par, two strokes ahead of Denmark's Nicolai Hojgaard and American Rickie Fowler, who carded a stunning 65 with eight birdies.
Fitzpatrick's Roller-Coaster Final Round
Alex Fitzpatrick, who began the day with a one-shot lead, saw his hopes dashed by a devastating double bogey on the 17th hole. The Sheffield golfer, fresh off a team victory at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans with his brother Matt, endured a turbulent final round. After a shaky start that included a bogey at the second and a double at the third, he fought back with three birdies in four holes to get within one shot of the lead. However, on the 211-yard 17th, he failed to find the putting surface in two, chipped to eight feet, and missed the par putt, ultimately finishing fourth on 12 under after a 73.
"It's still very surreal, I feel like it's crazy to be disappointed but I'm still disappointed," said Fitzpatrick, who has earned £2 million in less than a month with three consecutive top-10 finishes. "I got off to a slow start. I felt like I battled really well out there and one bad swing cost me on 17."
Other Notable Performances
Englishman Tommy Fleetwood shared fifth place on 11 under after a 69, while Rory McIlroy carded his second 67 of the week to finish tied for 19th on five under. Veteran Brandt Snedeker won his first PGA Tour event in nearly eight years at the Myrtle Beach Classic, shooting a five-under 66 to finish at 18 under, one stroke ahead of Mark Hubbard. The 45-year-old US Presidents Cup captain secured a spot in next week's PGA Championship. England's Aaron Rai, who started the day one off the lead, shot a 71 to finish fifth, while five-time major winner Brooks Koepka could not advance his challenge, finishing at 12 under after a 70.
