The High Performance Podcast Matt Fitzpatrick: How Tracking Every Shot Since 15 Built a Ryder Cup Winner
Oct 3, 2025
Matt Fitzpatrick, a major-winning golfer known for his data-driven approach, explores the power of meticulous shot tracking, which he began at age 15. He shares insights on the importance of surrounding oneself with honest people and how he handles pressure after major wins. Matt reveals a pivotal lesson from Michael Jordan on intentional practice and discusses the balance between physical skill and mental resilience. With ambitions to become World Number One, he emphasizes the value of hard work and smart practice in achieving greatness.
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Numbers Create Clear Targets
- Tracking detailed stats gives constant visibility into current performance and what to improve next.
- Matt uses numbers to turn uncertainty into specific targets for development.
Five Years Of Shot Data
- Matt has recorded tournament stats since 2015 and practice challenges since 2019.
- He now records almost every on-course shot to build a five-year dataset to analyze.
Data Needs Active Analysis
- Collecting lots of data is only useful if you analyze it for actionable signals.
- Matt and coach Steve want someone to mine the dataset to find at least one meaningful change.
