Matt Fitzpatrick US Open: Prime Minister Boris Johnson says Sheffield golfer made country proud

The 27-year-old celebrated a dream come true after holding his nerve to win his first major title, in the 122nd US Open, carding a closing 68 at Brookline to finish six under par, a shot ahead of playing partner Will Zalatoris and world number one Scottie Scheffler.

Mr Johnson paid tribute to the Hallamshire Golf Club member on social media this morning.

He said: “Huge congratulations to @MattFitz94 on winning the @usopengolf.

“You have made the city of Sheffield and indeed the whole country incredibly proud.”

Matt said after winning the event: “The feeling’s out of this world. It is so cliché, but it’s stuff you dream of as a kid.

“It’s what you grow up dreaming of winning and I’ve worked so hard for such a long time.”

Matt Fitzpatrick US Open: Patience the key in every sense as Sheffield's own wins first Major

Matt Fitzpatrick: US Open winner has done his city proud as Sheffield earns its second Major in six years

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