Matt Fitzpatrick is the US Open champion – and it’s fair to say he’s proving a popular winner.
The 27-year-old from Sheffield won his first major at the Country Club, the scene of his US Amateur victory nine years ago.
Since the winning putt rolled in, tributes have been pouring in from across the world of golf and beyond.
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His boyhood club Sheffield United posted a message of support, and even Prime Minister Boris Johnson got in on the act.
And legendary Blades manager Neil Warnock had his say too.
Huge congratulations to @MattFitz94 on winning the @usopengolf.
You have made the city of Sheffield and indeed the whole country incredibly proud. https://t.co/np31YsRhnc
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) June 20, 2022
Absolutely brilliant to see @MattFitz94 win the US Open! Equally delighted for his coach Mike Walker. It’s nice when wonderful people have success. 😁🍾
— Eddie Pepperell (@PepperellEddie) June 20, 2022
Well done @MattFitz94!
You are the most professional athlete I’ve ever met…and you deserve this and more!
🏆— Edoardo Molinari (@DodoMolinari) June 19, 2022
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