Bettinardi Tour Ambassador wins alongside younger brother, setting a tournament record en route to his third victory in four starts

Tinley Park, Ill. — Bettinardi Golf congratulates Tour Ambassador Matt Fitzpatrick on winning the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside his younger brother, claiming back-to-back PGA TOUR victories in consecutive weeks and his third win in four starts this season.

The Fitzpatrick brothers entered Sunday’s alternate-shot finale with a four-stroke lead after posting a tournament-record 15-under 57 in Saturday’s round. They battled nerves and a tightening leaderboard through the back nine before Matt delivered when it mattered most, escaping a greenside bunker on the par-5 18th and leaving Alex a tap-in birdie to seal a one-stroke victory at 31-under 257. The win came with Matt’s Tour Department DASS BB1 Flow in the bag, the same putter he used to win the RBC Heritage, Valspar Championship, and finish 2^nd at The Players Championship.

“To win a team event on the PGA Tour with my brother — I don’t know if it gets better than that,” Fitzpatrick said. “That’s how special it feels. To get over the line the way we did and hang in there on the back nine is incredible.”

Fitzpatrick returned to the BB1 Flow earlier this season after a brief run with a BB48 mallet prototype. Since putting the blade back in play, he has climbed from 24^th to 3^rd in the Official World Golf Rankings, and now ranked #1 on the PGA Tour’s FedEx Cup.  His three PGA TOUR wins this season remain the only three decided with a blade putter: a quiet counterpoint to the mallet trend dominating Tour fields.

“Winning back-to-back is special enough on its own but doing it alongside your brother is something else entirely,” said Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf. “Matt’s been on an incredible run these past few weeks, and we’re very proud to be part of this moment, and to be the makers of the putter he trusts through every win.”

Fitzpatrick’s victory adds to Bettinardi’s rich heritage of more than 100 professional victories worldwide, and further establishes his position atop the FedEx Cup standings. The BB Series is available now at bettinardi.com and through authorized retailers.

About Bettinardi

Founded in 1998, Bettinardi Golf is a family-owned manufacturer of precision golf equipment headquartered in Tinley Park, Illinois. Built on a commitment to craftsmanship and American manufacturing, Bettinardi designs, mills, and assembles every putter domestically, a standard that extends to its headcovers and metal accessories as well. The company’s forged irons and wedges are designed and assembled in the United States. With a family legacy rooted in feel, precision, and performance, Bettinardi Golf has earned more than 100 professional victories worldwide.

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MISSOULA, Montana – MyGolfSpy, a leading independent source for the latest in golf equipment and technology, recently released its ratings of golf travel bags, with Sun Mountain Sports’ ClubGlider Meridian being named the Best Travel Bag of 2026. The recognition marks the second consecutive year Sun Mountain has received the top honor in MyGolfSpy’s annual travel bag evaluation.

MyGolfSpy’s “Most Wanted” testing process involves real-world performance tests, durability assessments, ease of use, and value metrics across 25 different travel bags. Sun Mountain’s ClubGlider Meridian rose to the top: “If you’re looking for a balance of club protection, packing room and ease of maneuverability, this travel bag is sure to meet your needs.”

MyGolfSpy’s bottom line on the ClubGlider Meridian: “If the thought of dragging a fully loaded travel bag through the airport makes your shoulders and back hurt, the Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian may be the answer to your woes. With its retractable leg mechanism to bear the load and pivoting wheels to maneuver, you’ll truly be gliding as its name implies. Rest assured that the ClubGlider Meridian isn’t just about mobility but has dense foam padding to protect the clubs, too.”

Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian Travel Bag

The ClubGlider Meridian is engineered for golfers who demand protection and convenience on every golf trip. Key features include:

• Patented kickstand extends and retracts in one easy motion to support the bag’s weight during transport
• The bag is constructed of ballistic-style nylon, and supported by heavy-duty two-way zippers running the full length of the bag for easy, secure loading and unloading
• Offers reinforced protection in high-wear areas, and a molded tray for the legs to fold into
• MSRP: $380

“Being recognized by MyGolfSpy in consecutive years is a testament to the engineering and craftsmanship our team puts into every product,” said Grant Lordan, Sun Mountain senior director of marketing and brand strategy. “Golfers trust us with their clubs and their travels – that trust is something we take seriously, and this award affirms that we’re delivering on that promise year after year.”

The ClubGlider Meridian is available at sunmountain.com, Carl’s Golfland, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Golf Town, PGA TOUR Superstore, Golf Galaxy, Scheels, Worldwide Golf and other leading retailers.

About Sun Mountain Sports

For over 40 years, Sun Mountain has combined quality and heritage to craft the ultimate golf gear, ensuring every journey is as exceptional as the game itself. Built on trust, quality, and reliability, Sun Mountain creates premium, rugged products designed to stand the test of time. From golf and travel bags to apparel, every product is engineered with purpose for golfers who demand performance in all conditions. For more information on Sun Mountain, please visit sunmountain.com.

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