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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.
Titleist has introduced six new Tour-inspired grinds for its Vokey SM11 wedges, making professional-grade options available to everyday golfers. The WedgeWorks 2026 lineup, launched on March 27, includes the L, A, K*, A+, V and 62M grinds, each designed to address specific course conditions. Priced at $229 per wedge, they come in a raw finish.
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PGA Tour professional Sam Ryder withdrew from a Monday qualifier for the 2026 Valspar Championship after realizing he had broken a new rule on preferred lies. Ryder described the infraction as unintentional and explained it gained him no advantage. He later entered the main event and finished tied for 64th.
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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The 2026 Valspar Championship starts this week at Innisbrook Resort’s Copperhead Course in Palm Harbor, Florida. Top pros such as Xander Schauffele and Matt Fitzpatrick headline the field competing for a $9.1 million purse. NBC, Golf Channel and ESPN+ provide extensive coverage.
Following his even-par opening round at the 2026 Players Championship, Scottie Scheffler's swing has drawn scrutiny from Golf Channel analysts Brandel Chamblee and Paul McGinley. They note a noticeably shorter arc and less fluid motion compared to prior years, potentially linked to anxiety as he adapts to new equipment.
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