Matt Fitzpatrick is the new US Open champion, and as a result gets to enjoy all the perks that come with it.
As well as being able to call himself a major winner, there are plenty of other goodies heading his way too.
In fact, there are no less than eight prizes on offer. Here’s what he’s walking away with.
The US Open trophy
One of the most iconic trophies in sport, it’s 18 inches tall and made of sterling silver. Now, it’s Fitzpatrick’s for the next year.
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A massive payday
On the eve of the tournament, the USGA announced a huge increase in the prize money on offer. That means the lad from Sheffield is walking away with a cheque for $3.15 million. Not bad.
A 10-year exemption
US Open qualifying is infamously arduous. But Fitzpatrick won’t have to worry about that for a while; he’s exempt for the next decade.
Ladies and gentlemen, the 2022 US Open champion…
🏆 MATT FITZPATRICK 🏆 pic.twitter.com/7nLFcF3vsP
— bunkered (@BunkeredOnline) June 19, 2022
More exemptions
In line with the other majors, winning one gets you a five-year exemption to each of the others. That means plenty of guaranteed opportunities for the 27-year-old to add to his title. He’s into the PLAYERS Championship for the next five years, too.
World ranking points
Thanks to his career-changing week, Fitzpatrick will collect 100…
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