WOBURN, England — Even though Matthew Fitzpatrick is looking to become the youngest-ever winner of the British Masters this week, the 21-year-old Englishman appears to be more concerned with improving his world ranking.
The former world amateur number one has had a stellar rookie season on the European Tour and wants the next step in his education process to be regular appearances in the four majors and the World Golf Championship events.
Asked by reporters if he felt ready for his first European Tour victory, joint leader Fitzpatrick replied: "It's not something I'm absolutely chasing at the minute.