Fitzpatrick Brothers Set 54-Hole Record with Four-Shot Lead at Zurich Classic

Brothers Matt and Alex Fitzpatrick hold a four-stroke lead after the third round of the 2026 Zurich Classic at TPC Louisiana in New Orleans. They notched a 15-under 57 in the four-ball format on Saturday, setting a new 54-hole scoring record with a 30-under score. The 30-under 186 through 54 holes stands as a record at the PGA Tour’s only team event.

Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick's 57 in the team format on Saturday marks a course record at TPC Louisiana. The PGA Tour posted on social media: 'The record-breaking brothers! ' Their four-stroke lead is one stroke shy of the largest ever lead heading into the final round at the Zurich Classic.

Patrick Cantlay and Xander Schauffele accomplished a five-stroke lead heading into the final round at the Zurich Classic in 2022. Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick carded a 7-under 65 in the alternate-shot portion on Friday at the 2026 Zurich Classic. That second round performance placed them within one stroke of the lead held by Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer.

Matt Fitzpatrick notched his second PGA Tour win of the 2026 season with a playoff victory over a top-ranked golfer at the RBC Heritage last weekend. The final round of the 2026 Zurich Classic on Sunday will use the alternate-shot format. Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick shot a 15-under 57 in better-ball play on Saturday.

Matt Fitzpatrick said: 'Probably not kind of sunk in how well we played today, if I’m honest.' Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick are at 30-under 186 through 54 holes. Matt Fitzpatrick has two wins this spring in 2026, including last weekend at Harbour Town.

Matt Fitzpatrick is ranked third in the world. Matt Fitzpatrick highlighted his round with a chip-in birdie on the first hole. 331⁄2-foot putt for eagle on the par-5 seventh hole. Matt Fitzpatrick hit a 210-yard approach with a 5-iron on No.

12 that settled 4 feet from the hole, setting up a birdie. Alex Fitzpatrick plays on the European tour. A win on Sunday at the 2026 Zurich Classic would give Alex Fitzpatrick a PGA Tour exemption for the next two years.

His game has really turned a corner these last few months, and I believe in him to continue that trend. ' Alex Fitzpatrick won the Indian Open last month.

Alex Fitzpatrick found the green on the par-4 eighth with a 325-yard tee shot to set up a birdie. He birdied the 16th with a short chip-in. Alex Fitzpatrick birdied the par-3 17th with an 18-foot putt.

Alex Fitzpatrick reached the par-5 18th green in two to set up the team's eighth birdie of the back nine. Alex Fitzpatrick said: 'For me, it feels like no matter what happens tomorrow, it’s going to be a great week regardless. You know, just spending time with family that I don’t get to do very often is very, very nice.

' A pre-dawn thunderstorm occurred before Saturday's round, resulting in players being allowed to lift, clean, and place their golf balls in the fairway. The wind died down as warm, humid air settled over the TPC Louisiana course for much of Saturday's round before a breeze returned late in the day.

' Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer shot a 58 in better ball on Thursday. Their 58 tied the course record. Alex Smalley and Hayden Springer shot 62 on Saturday and dropped into a tie for second with Davis Thompson and Austin Eckroat.

Doug Ghim and Jeffrey Kang shot 61 on Saturday and moved into fourth place, five shots back. Zach Bauchou had a hole-in-one on the par-3 third hole. The hole-in-one by Zach Bauchou is the first at the Zurich Classic since 2024.

Zach Bauchou and Sam Stevens finished with a 64 on Saturday and were eight shots behind. Billy Horschel is the only player to win the Zurich Classic as an individual and in the team format. Billy Horschel and Tom Hoge shot 64 on Saturday and were seven shots back heading into Sunday.

Michael Thorbjornsen of Wellesley and Karl Vilips are 10 shots back after a 63 on Saturday. Davis Chatfield of Attleboro and Adrien Dumont de Chassart are 11 shots back after a 64 on Saturday.