Fitzpatrick builds big lead at Open de France as Fleetwood withdraws

Open de France: England's Matt Fitzpatrick takes five-shot lead into final day as Tommy Fleetwood withdraws with illness Matt Fitzpatrick heads into the final day on 19 under and five clear of France's Tom Vaillant; Fitzpatrick has carded just one bogey over the first three days at Le Golf National; watch the final round live on Sunday from 11.30am on Sky Sports Golf Saturday 26 September 2026 17:48, UK Matt Fitzpatrick moved a big step closer to a fourth worldwide win of the season after taking a five-shot lead into the final round of the FedEx Open de France. The Englishman held a one-shot advantage heading into the weekend at Le Golf National but pulled further ahead with a six-under 65 on Saturday afternoon, mixing seven birdies with his first bogey of the week. Fitzpatrick - already a winner on the PGA Tour at the Valspar Championship, RBC Heritage and Zurich Classic of New Orleans this year - moved to 19 under and with a commanding advantage over France's Tom Vaillant. - Latest golf leaderboards: Open de France and more - DP World Tour: Latest headlines, reports, highlights - Get the latest Sky Sports deals or stream with no contract Spain's Eugenio Chacarra, third in the Race to Dubai standings behind Patrick Reed and Rory McIlroy, charged into a share of third after carding an eagle and seven birdies in a round-of-the-week 62. Ryder Cup hopeful Kristoffer Reitan, Brandon Stone, Angel Hidalgo and Jeff Winther are also in the group six behind, while England's Tommy Fleetwood withdrew ahead of the third round due to illness. More to follow... Who will win the FedEx Open de France? Watch the final round live on Sunday from 11.30am on Sky Sports Golf. Get latest Sky Sports deals or stream with no contract on NOW.