(CNN) English golfer Matt Fitzpatrick won the 122nd US Open to clinch his first career major after a pulsating final round at The Country Club on Sunday. 1 Scottie Scheffler and Will Zalatoris by a single shot following an enthralling, roller coaster battle with the American duo in Brookline, Massachusetts. It also secures Fitzpatrick a $3.15 million share of the $17.5 million total prize, the largest pot in major championship history. "The feeling's out of this world," Fitzpatrick told reporters. After parring twice to steady the ship, the American shot four birdies over the next six holes to hunt down Scheffler and Fitzpatrick.

Source: CNN June 20, 2022 02:37 UTC