Sun Jul 13 16:00:00 UTC 2025: **Fitzpatrick’s Stunning Second Round Ignites Fan Enthusiasm at Genesis Scottish Open**
**North Berwick, Scotland** – Matt Fitzpatrick is electrifying the Genesis Scottish Open, rocketing up the leaderboard with a stellar second-round score of 63. The Sheffield native’s performance has ignited a wave of excitement among fans, who are hailing his resurgence as the Open Championship looms.
After a challenging start to 2025, with no finishes better than tied-22nd in his first six PGA Tour events, Fitzpatrick seems to have rediscovered his form. The change from his long-time caddie seems to have sparked a rejuvenation, leading to two top-10 finishes prior to the Genesis Scottish Open.
Fitzpatrick’s Friday performance at the Renaissance Club was nothing short of spectacular. The Englishman carded seven birdies with a clean card to put himself in strong contention for the weekend.
“Great day at the #GenesisScottishOpen as Fitz fires 7 birdies on a clean card. It’s brilliant to see the form continuing to improve,” one fan posted on X, capturing the sentiment shared by many.
Another fan exclaimed, “Matt Fitzpatrick on the charge, go on son!”
His performance marks a significant recovery from his opening round, where he finished one under par after a slow start. Fitzpatrick’s bogey-free streak of 27 holes highlights his renewed consistency and confidence.
Adding to the day’s unusual moments, Fitzpatrick’s ball marker played an unexpected role when Will Zalatoris’s chip shot stopped perfectly on top of it, clinging to the green.
Fitzpatrick’s solid record on links courses makes him a formidable contender, especially with the Open Championship just around the corner. He has a victory at the Alfred Dunhill Links Championship in 2023, where he claimed both individual and pro-am titles. He also finished runner-up at the Scottish Open at the Renaissance Club in 2021, losing out to Min Woo Lee in a three-way playoff.
As Rory McIlroy noted the benefit of playing in Europe to escape the pressures of the PGA Tour, Fitzpatrick seems to be similarly benefiting from returning to familiar ground.
After a rocky start to the year, Matt Fitzpatrick is peaking at the perfect time, making him a player to watch closely this weekend and at the upcoming Open Championship in Northern Ireland.
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