Alex Fitzpatrick seems to have emerged from the shadows of his older brother, Matt, yet he carries his own story of determination and gradual ascent in the world of professional golf. Born into the game—as many pros are—he faced the kind of expectations that could feel crushing. But Alex’s path unfolded in its own right: reaching the finals of the Spanish International Amateur Championship in 2018 and also making waves at the prestigious U.S. Amateur. College golf at Wake Forest seemed to be the launchpad, leading him to a debut at the Valspar Championship, where he mixed amateur grit with professional ambition.

Competing for England in numerous amateur events, he grew accustomed to both the thrills of victory and the lessons of defeat. Alex and his team won a silver medal at the 2019 European Amateur Team Championship—an achievement marked by a lost final, yet filled with individual promise. Turning pro in June 2022, he quickly found his footing, earning respect and income on the European Tour. His strong start in 2023, which included a tie for 17th at The Open Championship, felt serendipitous, but the defining moment came only later that August, at the British Challenge, where he finally claimed his first professional title. Is he walking in Matt’s footsteps, or carving out his own? That might be the question that lingers most.

Now, as he prepares for upcoming tournaments in his fledgling career, there’s a sense of anticipation around him—yet, there’s also ambiguity. Can he maintain the momentum? Will he stand in Matt’s considerable shadow or shine in his own right? In golf, these uncertainties come with the territory, and they infuse the sport—and Alex Fitzpatrick’s journey—with a compelling vibrance.