Fitzpatrick Claims Open de France Title on DP World Tour
Umer Jamshaid | Published September 28, 2026 | 03:00 PM
PARIS (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 28th Sep, 2026) England’s Matt Fitzpatrick claimed the FedEx Open de France title on the DP World Tour, moving into ninth place in the latest Race to Dubai Rankings released on Monday and securing his place in the season-ending Play-Offs.
Meanwhile, UAE golfer Adrian Otaegui continued his pursuit of a place in the season-ending Play-Offs after successfully making the cut and competing in the final two rounds of the French tournament.
The event marked the 36th tournament of the 42-event Race to Dubai season and the fifth event of the Back 9 series. With just four tournaments remaining, competition remains fierce for a place in the season finale in the UAE.
Fitzpatrick's outstanding performance at Le Golf National in France secured him the 11th DP World Tour title of his career, with a final score of 20 under par. He now has 1,821 points on the Race to Dubai, enough for ninth place and a spot in the Play-Offs.
The Abu Dhabi Championship (5th-8th November 2026) at Yas Links will be the first stop of the season-ending Play-Offs, followed by the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai (12th-15th November).
Otaegui, supported by the Emirates Golf Federation, successfully made the cut and finished 44th. He earned 27.5 points, bringing his season total to 971 points and moving up to 45th in the Race to Dubai Rankings. This strengthens his chances of qualifying for the Play-Offs.
Last season, Otaegui accumulated approximately 459 points throughout the entire campaign and finished 122nd. His significant improvement this year is a testament to his growing potential on the global stage.