Yahoo Sports reports: Matt Fitzpatrick received a police escort at the 2026 US Open for reasons not made public. The protective measure became the stage for a quintessential moment when his father, Russell Fitzpatrick, met the officer assigned to accompany his son for Friday and Saturday rounds.
sports | sports | Yahoo Sports | June 20, 2026 9:12 PM
PGA Tour Pro’s Dad Leaves Police Officer Speechless With Unexpected Request at U.S. Open
Matt Fitzpatrick received a police escort at the 2026 US Open for reasons not made public. The protective measure became the stage for a quintessential moment when his father, Russell Fitzpatrick, met the officer assigned to accompany his son for Friday and Saturday rounds.
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