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Matt Fitzpatrick

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Matt Fitzpatrick is a professional golfer from England.

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"I would say every golfer that's played a professional tournament has had a message of abuse from someone that is related to gambling."
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Gambling contributing to abuse of golfers - Fitzpatrick

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