Matt Fitzpatrick Assesses Career-Best Form Amidst Scottish Open Contention

Matt Fitzpatrick is making a compelling case for his strongest season to date, currently contending at the Scottish Open. The English golfer has climbed significantly in the Official World Golf Rankings, moving from 22nd to fourth. His current form has led him to declare that he is playing the best golf of his career, a period that includes a U.S. Open title.

This season, Fitzpatrick has secured three PGA Tour wins, matching Chris Gotterup for the most victories on the tour. A notable achievement was his playoff win against Scottie Scheffler at the RBC Heritage. In contrast, his U.S. Open winning year featured only one victory. Prior to this season, Fitzpatrick had only two PGA Tour wins in his career; he has now increased that total to five.

At The Renaissance Club, Fitzpatrick is positioned one shot behind the leading group, which includes Rory McIlroy. His current price to win the Scottish Open is +300 (FanDuel). McIlroy, a co-leader, is listed at +15000 (FanDuel), while Chris Gotterup, who shares the season's PGA Tour win count with Fitzpatrick, is available at +650 (FanDuel).

With the Open Championship approaching next week, Fitzpatrick aims to add another major to his resume. His strong play at the Scottish Open serves as a significant lead-up to the final major of the year, where he hopes to double his major championship tally. Scottie Scheffler, a formidable competitor Fitzpatrick has already bested this season, is currently priced at +750 (BetRivers) for The Open Championship.