MATT FITZPATRICK will be looking to win his first green jacket at The Masters this year.
The English golfer teed off at 3.34pm in Augusta and has been among the early leaders.
Matt Fitzpatrick is part of the 90-strong field for the upcoming MastersGetty Images
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Who is Matt Fitzpatrick?
Matt Fitzpatrick has already won three tournaments on the European TourGetty Images
Fitzpatrick is an English golfer born in Sheffield in September 1994.
The youngster, 22, only turned pro in 2014, but has already developed an impressive CV, tying for seventh in last year’s Masters.
On top of that, Fitzpatrick was even named in Europe’s Ryder Cup team for the 2016 tournament.
What has Matt Fitzpatrick won?
Matt Fitzpatrick most recently won the DP World Tour Championship in DubaiGetty Images
Fitzpatrick has already racked up an impressive three tournament wins on the Europe Tour.
The English star won his first in 2015 at the British Masters, before clinching the Nordea Masters in June of 2016.
Most recently, Fitzpatrick won the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai in November 2016.
How did Matt Fitzpatrick qualify for The Masters 2017?
Matt Fitzpatrick has already turned out for Europe at the Ryder CupGetty Images
Thanks to finished tied for seventh at the 2016 Masters, Fitzpatrick was automatically handed a spot for this year’s tournament.
On top of that, the Sheffield star ended the 2016 season well inside the top-50 – ranking at No30.
Last time out at The Masters, Fitzpatrick shot a level par through his four rounds, including a blistering final round 67 to surge up the charts.
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