Matt Fitzpatrick sank a birdie putt on the 14th hole during Round 2 of the 2026 Memorial Tournament on Friday [1].
The performance places the English golfer in a competitive position as the field navigates one of the PGA Tour's most challenging courses. Success at Muirfield Village often signals a player's readiness for the high-pressure environment of the tour's late-season stretch.
The second round of the tournament took place June 5, 2026 [2], at the Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin, Ohio [3]. The event is scheduled to run from June 4 through June 7, 2026 [4].
NBC Sports said the birdie on the 14th hole moved Fitzpatrick to a score of -2 [1]. The highlight reel captured the precision required to navigate the course's layout, which is known for demanding accuracy from both the tee and the green.
"England's Matt Fitzpatrick sinks a birdie at the 14th hole to move to -2 at the Memorial Tournament," NBC Sports said [1].
The Columbus Dispatch said Round 2 was underway as players fought to maintain or improve their leaderboard standings [5]. The tournament continues to draw significant attention due to its prestige and the quality of the field assembled in Ohio.
Yardbarker said fans should review the highlights from the second round to see the top plays from the day [6]. The action at Muirfield Village remains a focal point for golf enthusiasts tracking the 2026 season's progression.
“England's Matt Fitzpatrick sinks a birdie at the 14th hole to move to -2”
Fitzpatrick's ability to secure a birdie on the 14th hole demonstrates the importance of momentum in multi-day tournaments. By moving to -2, he remains a viable contender in a field where small margins often determine the final winner at Muirfield Village.
