Matthew Fitzpatrick, the 30-year-old English four-time PGA Tour winner, has a one-stroke lead midway through the British Masters. For that, he achieved astounding performance hitting 12 under par after three rounds. Fitzpatrick’s card featured four birdies, and he made a stunning eagle 3 on the par-4 15th hole. This remarkable round moves him into first place, just ahead of Alex Noren who is second.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes start looking toward the next event—the Ryder Cup selections. United States captain Luke Donald will name his six captain’s picks on September 1. This decision will have a significant impact on the European team as they get ready for the matches at Bethpage Black next month. The six highest-ranked players from Europe are set to secure their spots on the team. This staggering cast of stars includes some of the biggest names in golf, including reigning FedExCup champion Rory McIlroy, 2013 U.S.
Shane Lowry missing out on the British Masters. This call has basically flushed his chances of winning any more Ryder Cup points down the toilet. Instead, he’s qualifying for the PGA Tour’s season-ending Tour Championship, and his only job now is to try and putt as well as possible in that event. His withdrawal from the British Masters denies him an opportunity to improve his ranking. It seems like that would have the potential to impact his chances for future Ryder Cup picks.
Fitzpatrick’s four-shot lead makes him the clear favorite heading into the final round of the tournament. He’s hoping to improve his position in the Ryder Cup points standings. Now just one round to go, he hopes to fend off his slim margin from fierce contenders such as Noren.
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