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AVONDALE, LOUISIANA - APRIL 26: Alex Fitzpatrick (L) of England and Matt Fitzpatrick of England pose with the trophy on the 18th green after winning the Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2026 at TPC Louisiana on April 26, 2026 in Avondale, Louisiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
An emotional win of the 2026 Zurich Classic of New Orleans by brothers Matt Fitzpatrick and Alex Fitzpatrick saw the pair running to celebrate their victory with their loved ones. As Matt Fitzpatrick hugged his wife, Katherine Fitzpatrick, with whom he is expecting his first child this summer, Alex went to celebrate with his own special someone – girlfriend and fellow golfer, Rachel Kuehn.
As the younger brother, Alex Fitzpatrick followed in his brother’s footsteps in the world of competitive – a route which saw him attend Wake Forest for college, where he serendipitously met his now-girlfriend. Here’s an in-depth look at their relationship and shared affinity for the sport of golf.
Alex Fitzpatrick Has Been Dating Fellow Golfer Rachel Kuehn Since 2023. The Pair Met at Wake Forest University.
GettyGRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – JUNE 16: Rachel Kuehn of The United States and caddie Alex Fitzpatrick react on the 14th tee during the second round of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give at Blythefield Country Club on June 16, 2023 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Photo by Raj Mehta/Getty Images)
The Fitzpatrick brothers entered the tournament in New Orleans this past weekend with their family by their side, including Alex’s longterm girlfriend, Rachel Kuehn. The couple met while attending Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and they quickly bonded over their mutual love for golf. Kuehn is a decorated amateur player on the women’s side of the sport. She’s even a former world No. 4 amateur, as reported by Essentially Sports. Together the pair have been able to support each other’s rising careers as Alex has competed globally alongside his brother, and Rachel has also advanced through the ranks of the sport as a three-time Curtis Cup competitor per Golf Monthly.
According to Golf Magic, Alex Fitzpatrick and Rachel Kuehn began dating in 2023 – though reports reveal that they met in 2020 and formed a reliable friendship that became the foundation of their current romance. Both were competitive student-athletes at Wake Forest, with Kuehn attending from 2019-2024 and Fitzpatrick attending the university from 2018-2022.
Alex Fitzpatrick Has Caddied For Girlfriend Rachel Kuehn at Augusta National
GettyGRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – JUNE 16: Rachel Kuehn of The United States and caddie Alex Fitzpatrick walk the second fairway during the second round of the Meijer LPGA Classic for Simply Give at Blythefield Country Club on June 16, 2023 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)
One unique aspect of the couple’s crossover between their love for one another and their love of golf is that Alex Fitzpatrick has taken on the role of caddying for Rachel Kuehn during multiple competitions over the past several years. Most notably was his role as her caddie at the 2023 and 2024 Augusta National Women’s Amateur tournaments. Alex has expressed how his position as Rachel’s caddie has brought the couple closer together in their relationship.
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