Wearing Skechers GO GOLF® Footwear,
Fitzpatrick Wins First Major of His Career
Elite golfer and rising star Matt Fitzpatrick earned his first
career Majors victory—and the first since becoming a brand
ambassador for Skechers—at the 122nd U.S. Open® on Sunday.
Competing in Skechers GO GOLF Pro 5 Hyper™, Fitzpatrick won by a
single stroke and finished 6 under par against a challenging field
of competitors. He’s the second player in history, Jack Nicklaus
being the first at Pebble Beach, to win the U.S. Amateur (2013) and
U.S. Open at the same venue, The Country Club in Brookline,
Massachusetts.
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Matt Fitzpatrick, competing in Skechers
GO GOLF Pro 5 Hyper™ footwear, wins 2022 U.S. Open®—his first
Majors victory. Photo Credit: David Cannon via Getty
“It came down to the end on Sunday and winning my first major
has been a lifelong goal, so for it to happen on this course where
I won the U.S. Amateur, there’s just so much emotion,” said Matt
Fitzpatrick. “The weather was a big challenge, but I was able to
stay focused, thanks to the comfort and performance of Skechers
working well for me on the course.”
“We always knew Matt was a special player, so for him to be in
Skechers earning a career-defining victory at the historic U.S.
Open is valuable exposure for the Skechers GO GOLF brand,” said
Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “The U.S. Open is one of
the most prestigious showcases for the sport, so millions viewing
on television watched a player never give up and compete to the end
for his first Majors win—all while illustrating how our footwear
delivers the comfort and performance that any golfer desires.
There’s so much on the horizon for this champ, and we’re honored to
be with him.”
After a successful amateur career, Fitzpatrick turned pro at the
age of 19. The English native earned his first professional victory
in 2015 at the British Masters at Woburn Golf Club. The next year,
he was selected for the Ryder Cup European team and went on to win
the 2016 DP World Tour Championship. Since his professional debut,
Fitzpatrick has achieved seven wins on the European Tour, most
recently winning the Estrella Damm N.A. Andalucía Masters at Real
Club Valderrama. He is currently ranked #10 in the World Golf
Rankings.
Earlier this year, Fitzpatrick joined the roster of Skechers
golf pros currently including Brooke Henderson, Colin Montgomerie,
and Billy Andrade who all wear Skechers GO GOLF on tour. Former
quarterback and broadcaster Tony Romo is also an ambassador for the
brand’s golf footwear and appears in GO GOLF marketing
campaigns.
Known for its lightweight, high-quality, stable and comfortable
designs, Skechers GO GOLF has achieved prominence within the golf
category alongside the brand’s award-winning running, walking and
training collections. Select styles from The Comfort Technology
Company™ include signature innovations like Skechers Arch Fit®,
ULTRA GO® and Hyper Burst® cushioning, along with other key
features.
Skechers GO GOLF footwear is available at Skechers retail stores
and skechers.com as well as select retail partners, including
specialty golf pro shops.
About Skechers USA, Inc.
Skechers USA, Inc. (NYSE:SKX), The Comfort Technology Company™
based in Southern California, designs, develops and markets a
diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel and
accessories for men, women and children. The Company’s collections
are available in over 180 countries and territories through
department and specialty stores, and direct to consumers through
digital stores and 4,308 Company- and third-party-owned physical
retail stores. The Company manages its international business
through a network of wholly-owned subsidiaries, joint venture
partners, and distributors. For more information, please visit
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