First victory on the DP World Tour: Alex Fitzpatrick follows brother Matt

It was a Sunday for the DP World Tour history books. While the golfing world was still celebrating Matt Fitzpatrick's victory on the PGA Tour the previous week, his younger brother Alex followed suit at the Hero Indian Open 2026. With an impressive comeback, the 27-year-old Englishman secured his first title on the DP World Tour, marking a first in professional sport.

You can find the full final results of the DP World Tour Indian Open here.

The spectacular comeback at the DLF Golf & Country Club

The final day in Gurgaon, India, turned into a nerve-wracking rollercoaster ride. Alex Fitzpatrick started four strokes behind the Spanish defending champion Eugenio Chacarra. In the meantime, this gap even grew to six strokes after Fitzpatrick suffered early stroke losses on the third and fourth holes.

But anyone who thought the decision had already been made underestimated the Englishman's resilience. In a phase in which many despaired of the infamous Gary Players design of the course, Fitzpatrick ignited the turbo. With a total of eight birdies - including a series of six birdies in eight holes from the sixth hole onwards - he put the field under pressure. While Fitzpatrick climbed up the DP World Tour rankings on the day, Chacarra made three Bogeys in a row from the 15th hole onwards, paving the way for the lead to change hands.

A historic moment for the Fitzpatrick family

Alex and Matt Fitzpatrick made history with this success: it is the first time ever that two brothers have won tournaments on the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour in consecutive weeks. Matt had just won the Valspar Championship the previous Sunday.

In an emotional interview after the tournament, Alex Fitzpatrick struggled to keep his composure: "I'm trying to explain it without crying. It's been a long time of hard work. Even though it's the best thing in the world right now, there are more important things in life than golf... i'm probably about to cry, but yes, I'm ecstatic."

The newly crowned champion also gave deep insights into the fraternal relationship and the sporting pressure on him: "It can be hard sometimes when you're constantly emulating someone's successes, but luckily it's my brother. It's extremely nice to be able to join him in the ranks of the winners. [...] I admire him and just try to emulate him in every way."

Strategy beats risk on the DP World Tour

The course in India is considered one of the most challenging on the DP World Tour calendar. Even Rory McIlroy once described the course as "infamous". Just how difficult the terrain is was demonstrated on the final par-5 hole: Fitzpatrick chose an extremely cautious tactic, recording a double Bogey at the end, but still won by two shots with an overall score of 9 under Par.

This victory has far-reaching consequences for his season planning. Fitzpatrick is now expected to break into the top 150 of the world rankings. He also consolidates his position in the top 10 of the Race to Dubai, which could earn him one of the coveted tickets to the PGA Tour at the end of the season.

A victory for the "working-class kids" from Sheffield

Coaching legend Pete Cowen, who has coached both brothers since their youth, sees this success as more than just a sporting statistic. For him, it is proof that hard work pays off - regardless of background. While Matt is known for his calmness, Alex brings an aggressive style of play and tremendous ball speed to the DP World Tour.

After this milestone, Alex plans a modest celebration with a Coca-Cola before traveling to Florida to meet his brother Matt before his start at the Masters. The golfing world will be watching to see if the Fitzpatrick brothers can carry this momentum into the upcoming majors.