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Matt Fitzpatrick — Ryder Cup Rating

England · Precision · Peak overall 82 · #18 in the Europe pool

Career Ryder Cup record in-game: 2W · 0H · 3L

Attribute ratings

Ratings are a subjective interpretation created for Drive for Five, scored 0–99 across nine attributes. Pressure is weighted heavily in Ryder Cup situations — it's the attribute that most often decides the closest matches. Read how it fits the wider Ryder Cup statistics that actually predict results.

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Scouting report: Matt Fitzpatrick

Everything below is derived from Matt's Drive for Five ratings — the same nine attributes that drive the game. Matt is rated 82 overall and plays as a Precision.

Why these ratings

Matt Fitzpatrick's profile is defined by iron play (86) — the standout number in the card. As a Precision player, Matt prioritises finding fairways and greens — accuracy 84, iron play 86. That control is gold in foursomes, where mistakes are shared, and on tight courses that punish the crooked driver.

Ryder Cup strengths

Matt's biggest weapons are Irons (86) — strong iron play; Accuracy (84) — strong driving accuracy; Scrambling (83) — strong scrambling. These are the attributes to lean on when picking sessions and pairings.

Weaknesses to manage

The softer spots in the card are Driving (78). In match play these are the areas an opponent will target, and the reason pairing Matt with a complementary partner matters.

Best format

On the ratings, Matt's strongest session is the Foursomes. Alternate shot rewards the accuracy and control in this card — a low-mistake game that won’t leave a partner exposed.

The attribute that defines Matt

Irons — 86. More than any other number, this is the rating that shapes how Matt should be used in a squad.

In Drive for Five, Matt's in-game Ryder Cup record stands at 2W · 0H · 3L.

How to use Matt in Drive for Five

Based purely on the in-game ratings, Matt is best deployed as an ideal partner for a big hitter: you keep the ball in play while they attack. Use Matt where the foursomes ratings shine, and protect the softer numbers with the right partner.

Want to see it play out? Draft Matt in Drive for Five, set the pairings, and find out whether the ratings deliver when the cup is on the line.

Drive for Five is an independent, unofficial fan project. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the Ryder Cup, the PGA of America, Ryder Cup Europe, the PGA Tour, the DP World Tour, or any player, team or organisation mentioned. All ratings are subjective interpretations created for the game.