Alex Fitzpatrick stuns with first DP World Tour win at Hero Indian Open
Alex Fitzpatrick has claimed his first DP World Tour title at the 2026 Hero Indian Open. The 27-year-old overcame a four-shot deficit to win by two strokes, finishing ahead of defending champion Eugenio Chacarra. His victory marks a historic moment for the Fitzpatrick brothers in professional golf. The final round saw Fitzpatrick deliver a stunning performance, carding eight birdies in his last 13 holes. This late surge erased a four-shot gap and secured him a two-stroke lead by the tournament's end. After sinking the winning putt, he was visibly emotional, struggling to hold back tears.
His triumph follows his older brother Matt's win at the Valspar Championship on the PGA Tour the previous week. With this back-to-back success, the Fitzpatricks became the first brothers to win consecutively on both the PGA Tour and DP World Tour. Alex later shared that he would celebrate with a simple glass of Coca-Cola before joining his family in Florida. The Indian Open victory is Fitzpatrick's first on the DP World Tour, adding to his growing reputation in professional golf. His final score left Chacarra, the 2025 champion, unable to close the gap despite a strong challenge.
Fitzpatrick's win solidifies his place among rising stars on the DP World Tour. The back-to-back victories for the Fitzpatrick brothers set a new record in professional golf. He will now take time to celebrate with family before focusing on future tournaments.
