US Open win '10 million times better,' says Fitzpatrick
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Fitzpatrick says his shock US Open triumph was "10 million times better" than he had ever imagined.
LONDON (AFP) – English golfer Matt Fitzpatrick says his shock US Open triumph was "10 million times better" than he had ever imagined.
The 28-year-old swept to a maiden triumph at the majors at Brookline in June when he edged Masters champion Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris by just one shot.
"It was 10 million times better than I thought it would feel after winning a major. It was so incredibly rewarding," Fitzpatrick told the BBC in a Christmas review.
However, he admitted to enduring mixed feelings in the aftermath of his breakthrough win.
"It s very weird. I ve done it and it s like perfect let s go and try and win more but at the same time I ve had well I ve done it now, why do I have to do any more? ," he explained.
"I ve spoken to a few people about it and it s a very common trait after they achieve success. I ve always pushed myself hard, people always say you re too hard on yourself and I probably am.
"But it s been leading up to that moment to win a major championship. The first few weeks afterwards it s like pure elation and everything is amazing and then the dust settles and you ve got to get yourself up and do that all over again."
