MATT FITZPATRICK overcame Jordan Spieth in a dramatic play-off to win this year’s RBC Heritage title in South Carolina.
They both finished on -17 under par at Harbour Town, forcing extra holes to play to decide the winner of the $20million prize.
Matt Fitzpatrick celebrates with the trophy after winning in a 3-hole playoff during the final round of the RBC Heritage at Harbour TownGETTY
Matt Fitzpatrick in the Heritage Plaid tartan jacket alongside girlfriend Katherine Gaal after winning in a playoff during the final round of the RBC HeritageGETTY
It comes as Fitzpatricks second PGA Tour win, adding to the US Open title he claimed last year.
The Englishman was supported all the way to victory at Harbour Town by his girlfriend Katherine Gaal.
Who is Matt Fitzpatrick’s girlfriend Katherine Gaal?
Katherine Gall is currently working as a marketing manager for a software development company in New Jersey.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA – APRIL 05: Matt Fitzpatrick of England poses with his girlfriend Katherine Gaal during the Par 3 contest at the 2023 MastersGETTY
She received a double major in general finance and broadcast journalism at Penn State University.
Gaal also did volunteering work at Penn State Dance Marathon for the last ten years.
She helps raise millions of dollars for children with pediatric cancer.
When did Matt Fitzpatrick meet Katherine Gaal?
We don’t know for sure when Matt and Katherine first met, but Fitzpatrick first posted Gaal on his Instagram in January 2023.
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Matthew Fitzpatrick with partner Katherine Gaal on the first green during the par 3 tournamentREUTERS
Since then the loved-up couple spent Valentine’s Day together.
Katerine also caddied for the two-time PGA Tour winner during the Par 3 contest at the Masters this year.
The pair were also spotted together at the Netflix premiere of the behind-the-scenes golf documentary ‘Full Swing’.
Gaal regularly follows Fitzpatrick all around the world supporting him at golf tournaments.