Footwear brand Skechers has expanded its roster of global tour staff with the signing of Matt Fitzpatrick to a multi-year sponsorship deal.
The 27-year-old from Sheffield, who competes on both the PGA Tour and the DP World Tour, will be wearing Skechers GO GOLF Pro 5 Hyper footwear on the course and the Skechers logo will appear on the side of his headwear. The deal will see Fitzpatrick appearing in marketing campaigns for the brand that also has Brooke Henderson, Colin Montgomerie and Billy Andrade on its books.
“I’ve been wearing and testing Skechers GO GOLF for some time now, and this innovative footwear offers the comfort and performance that I need on the course,” said Fitzpatrick, who is currently ranked 26th in the world. “Now that this partnership is official, I look forward to representing the brand on tour and working with Skechers on ideas and innovations that can help players at all levels with their game.”
“Matt has already been a pro for eight years – making a big impression with golf fans in Europe and the United States,” said Michael Greenberg, president of Skechers. “His enthusiasm and dedication to the sport will make him an incredible ambassador for the Skechers GO GOLF brand as he illustrates how our footwear delivers comfort and performance that any golfer will enjoy.”
After a successful amateur career, Fitzpatrick turned pro at the age of 19. He earned his first professional victory in 2015 at the British Masters at Woburn. The next year, he was selected for the European Ryder Cup team and went on to win the 2016 DP World Tour Championship. Since his professional debut, Fitzpatrick has achieved seven wins on the European Tour, most recently winning the 2021 Andalucía Masters at Real Club Valderrama in October.