Matt Fitzpatrick finds immediate payoff after driver switch at Travelers Championship

Matt Fitzpatrick switched to a Ping G430 LST driver ahead of the Travelers Championship at TPC River Highlands after struggling off the tee at the U.S. Open, where he ranked 70th in Strokes Gained: Off-the-Tee in the final round and finished 22nd. The change paid immediate dividends as Fitzpatrick missed just one fairway in his opening round, shooting a 6-under 64 on Thursday. Sitting one shot behind early leader Eric Cole, the move comes as Fitzpatrick enjoys a strong season with three PGA Tour wins and a career-high world ranking of No. 3.