Fitz is seeking advice on how to cope with being a star

Published date23 June 2022
Publication titleHuddersfield Daily Examiner
The Yorkshireman's victory at Brookline made him the first English winner of a major since Willett at the 2016 Masters, while McIlroy put aside his own disappointment on Sunday to wait beside the 18th green to congratulate his Ryder Cup teammate on his maiden major title

"I messaged Rory just saying thank you for sticking around after the round on Sunday," Fitzpatrick said. "I mentioned that I might want to have a chat about one or two things.

"I'll be speaking to another couple of players that also have been in the same position as me just on what to do, maybe what not to do, what worked well for them and try and get some advice."

Fitzpatrick was speaking on his second day of a whirlwind media tour which included an appearance on American morning show Today and being recognised on the streets of New York.

"It's just been incredibly surreal," the 27-year-old added. "It's all...

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