LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Elite golfer and rising star Matt Fitzpatrick earned his first career Majors victory—and the first since becoming a brand ambassador for Skechers—at the 122nd U.S. Open® on Sunday. Competing in Skechers GO GOLF Pro 5 Hyper™, Fitzpatrick won by a single stroke and finished 6 under par against a challenging field of competitors. He’s the second player in history, Jack Nicklaus being the first at Pebble Beach, to win the U.S. Amateur (2013) and U.S. Open at the same venue, The Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts.
“It came down to the end on Sunday and winning my first major has been a lifelong goal, so for it to happen on this course where I won the U.S. Amateur, there’s just so much emotion,” said Matt Fitzpatrick. “The weather was a big challenge, but I was able to stay focused, thanks to the comfort and performance of Skechers working well for me on the course.”
“We always knew Matt was a special player, so for him to be in Skechers earning a career-defining victory at the historic U.S. Open is valuable exposure for the Skechers GO GOLF brand,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “The U.S. Open is one of the most prestigious showcases for the sport, so millions viewing on television watched a player never give up and compete to the end for his first Majors win—all while illustrating how our footwear delivers the comfort and performance that any golfer desires. There’s so much on the…
