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Matt Fitzpatrick wins 2026 Valspar Championship
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Matt Fitzpatrick captured the 2026 Valspar Championship by one stroke over David Lipsky, sealing the victory with a birdie on the 18th hole at Innisbrook Resort's Copperhead Course. The win is his third on the PGA Tour and comes a week after a narrow defeat at the Players Championship. A $9.1 million purse was on offer, with the champion earning $1.638 million.
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Amazon Prime Video will broadcast portions of the 2026 Masters Tournament for the first time. The streamer will air coverage from 1-3 p.m. ET on Thursday and Friday ahead of ESPN's segments. It will also launch a dedicated stats-focused feed for Amen Corner.
Shaft torque measures how much a driver shaft twists during the swing, influencing clubface stability. Mitsubishi's Diamana Gen 6 lineup rethinks torque using advanced materials to suit different swing profiles. Lower torque suits aggressive swings, while higher helps smoother tempos.
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Justin Thomas underwent microdiscectomy surgery last November for a damaged lower back disk, missing 10 weeks of play including early 2024 Tour events. PGA Tour chiropractic director Dr. Tom LaFountain links such injuries to the demands of contemporary swings. Similar issues have affected players like Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, and Collin Morikawa.
Dr. Tom LaFountain, PGA Tour director of chiropractic services, attributes rising back problems among players to quicker swings and larger prize money. Over 27 years, lower back issues have consistently affected 85 percent of players seeking treatment. He notes that modern players prioritize short-term earnings over long careers.
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The 2026 Valspar Championship proceeds to its second round on Friday, March 20, at Innisbrook’s Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida. Justin Thomas tees off at 8:13 a.m. ET with Matt Fitzpatrick and Sam Ryder in a featured group. Coverage airs on Golf Channel from 2-6 p.m. ET.
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