Matt Fitzpatrick’s rise to the Major winners’ circle has been a story of hard work and meticulous preparation. The 27-year-old is famed for leaving no stone unturned and this approach paid off spectacularly with his stunning US Open victory at Brookline in June.
In his relentless quest to improve, Matt has gathered together a formidable team, which includes some of the best coaches in the business. We spoke to the man himself about what he does in practice which sets him apart from the rest.
1. What does a typical day of practice look like?
It varies from week to week. My performance coach, Steve Robinson, looks at the practice data and performance data that we’ve got and the statistics where I need to improve. There’s also feedback from my coaches (Phil Kenyon, Mike Walker and Pete Cowen) and from my caddie, Billy [Foster]. Steve takes all this into account and then puts a plan together for the week. I’ll agree and maybe say I want to do a bit of this and a bit of that, but on the whole it’s Steve that controls it.
Renowned putting guru Phil Kenyon with Fitzpatrick at the 2022 Scottish Open
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A typical day would start with a bit of putting, a couple of drills, then some short game, then approach play, and then I might go on the course with a target to achieve, whether it’s score related or certain things I must avoid. It will vary, though. I tell people all the time, it’s like spinning plates: you work hard on your driving and then your putting disappears. You’ve just got to balance it out.
2. Do you have a favourite drill?
There’s one that I really enjoy – it’s called the ‘five foot median drill’. It’s a holing out drill. How many attempts does it take to hole eight different five-foot putts consecutively? The target is ten or less. It’s all about hitting a small number of putts with intensity and focus with a target goal.
3. How often do you see your coaches?
I base myself at The Bear’s Club in Florida. I’ll see Steve four times a year, although we’re trying to do more. He doesn’t coach…
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