Out of Matt's shadow and meeting Michael Jordan - Alex Fitzpatrick's rise
Alex Fitzpatrick tells BBC Sport about forging his own identity, "belonging" on the PGA Tour - and his "surreal" meeting with Michael Jordan.
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"I look over and it's Michael Jordan."
— Alex Fitzpatrick , Athlete
"I feel comfortable out here and comfortable around the group of people playing on this tour."
— Alex Fitzpatrick , Athlete
"I have my own identity."
— Alex Fitzpatrick , Athlete
Key People
Alex Fitzpatrick is an English professional golfer recognized for his potential on the tour.
Matt Fitzpatrick is a professional golfer from England.
Michael Jordan is widely regarded as one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Mike Walker is a golf coach and former coach of Matt Fitzpatrick.
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Alex Fitzpatrick tells BBC Sport about forging his own identity, "belonging" on the PGA Tour - and his "surreal" meeting with Michael Jordan.
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