# Matt Fitzpatrick: U.S. Open, PGA Tour changes and cross-handed chipping

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Published: 2026-06-25T14:00:00+00:00
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Matt Fitzpatrick sits down with Patrick McDonald to discuss the U.S. Open, changes coming to the PGA Tour and cross-handed chipping. The fellas also get into how to stomach a bad season, the keys to Matt's strong 2026 thus far and this week's Travelers Championship. (0:00) Intro + Matt Fitzpatrick joins the show (1:00) Recapping the U.S. Open (2:30) Finding a new driver head when the face cracks (3:30) Let’s talk about the setup at Shinnecock (5:00) Can a golfer be “tough”? Does a U.S. Open match Fitzy’s identity? (6:15) How have fans evolved during your professional career? (7:45) Let’s talk about the new PGA Tour format coming (11:30) How has Fitzpatrick’s approach to a golf course changed during his career? (13:00) How difficult is a down year to stomach and manage? (15:45) The cross-handed chipping and pitching (17:45) This week at the Travelers #Golf #PGATour #GolfPodcast #Scorecard #GolfonCBS #TravelersChampionship #MattFitzpatrick #PatrickMcDonald #USOpen #WyndhamClark #PGATourChanges 🎥 WATCH • Subscribe to this channel: https://www.youtube.com/@GolfonCBS • Watch CBS Sports HQ: https://cbssports.com/live • Watch CBS Sports Network on your TV or the CBS Sports App with your cable provider 📖 READ • More golf news: https://cbssports.com/golf/ 💵BETTING • For everything CBS Sports Betting: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/ • Find the best sportsbooks: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/best-betting-apps/ • Get the latest sportsbook promos: https://www.cbssports.com/betting/news/sportsbook-promos/ 🎙ABOUT THE SHOW: Golf on CBS Podcast with Shane Bacon & company delivers expert insight, sharp analysis, and behind-the-scenes stories from the PGA Tour every Tuesday. The show breaks down the biggest events, preview upcoming tournaments, and bring you unfiltered co…

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