Sheffield United supporter Matt Fitzpatrick shows off US Open trophy to Blades stars

Fitzpatrick, a boyhood Blade who handed out United shirts to fans at the Phoenix Open earlier this year, won his first major championship with a one-shot victory at The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts – where he also won the US Amateur in 2013.

Several golf fans in the United set-up, including Billy Sharp and boss Paul Heckingbottom, tweeted their congratulations to Fitzpatrick, who enjoyed a day’s training with the Blades during Nigel Adkins’ time in charge and watches his boyhood team at Bramall Lane whenever his golf schedule allows.

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And Sharp tweeted a photo today of Fitzpatrick at United’s Shirecliffe training base, posing with his trophy and United stars.

Fitzpatrick also carries the Blades colours on his golf bag, and United hope to welcome him when the new season kicks off so he can parade his trophy to fellow supporters.

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