Just How Good is Matt Fitzpatrick? And USA’s Presidents Cup Comeback

About this episode

After winning the Open de France for his fourth victory of 2026, the World No.4 gets the For the Love of Golf treatment. Iona Stephen breaks down what makes Fitzpatrick’s game so good – from his brilliant short game and meticulous use of stats to his preparation and course management – while fellow Sheffield man Dan Walker shares his own stories of Matt and the Fitzpatrick family. Then it’s time to dissect a dramatic Presidents Cup. The International Team took a 10.5–7.5 lead into Sunday before the USA turned the contest around in the singles to win 17–13. Dan and Iona ask why the Americans are so formidable in singles, what changed on Sunday and what we learned about impressive rookies Jackson Koivun and Jacob Bridgeman. Iona is also heading home to St Andrews for one of her favourite weeks of the year – the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship. She explains what makes Dunhill week so special, why golf is woven into everyday life in St Andrews and what fans should experience if they’re heading to the Home of Golf. PLUS… Golf Dogs returns! 🐶⛳️ This week we meet Rocky the border terrier, Marley the cockapoo and a couple of dogs very familiar to Iona – Ghille, Gigi & Lass.