‘One of the best shots I ever hit’: Inside Matt Fitzpatrick’s improbable shot to win the U.S. Open

matt fitzpatrick plays shot from a fairway bunker on the 18th hole

Matt Fitzpatrick's shot from the fairway bunker on The Country Club's 18th hole will forever live in U.S. Open lore.

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Zephyr Melton

Zephyr Melton is an assistant editor for GOLF.com where he spends his days blogging, producing and editing. Prior to joining the team at GOLF, he attended the University of Texas followed by stops with the Texas Golf Association, Team USA, the Green Bay Packers and the PGA Tour. He assists on all things instruction and covers amateur and women’s golf. He can be reached at zephyr_melton@golf.com.