McIlroy giving Fitzpatrick US property advice

Fresh from winning the Tour Championship, Matthew Fitzpatrick revealed he is taking property advice from Rory McIlroy.

The 22-year-old banked over £1m for his stunning victory in Dubai, and immediately divulged he is keen to earn his PGA Tour card, which would force him to re-locate.

“It's two years to the day I got my card at the qualifying school. When you think about it, it's crazy. It's all happened so fast. Now I feel this win gives me the confidence to push further and further and see what we can do next season,” the Sheffield-born swinger said after winning yesterday.

“I'm going to look at places in three weeks in Florida,” he added. “My mum and dad actually spoke to Rory this week and he said that he might give me a hand with giving me a few contacts to talk to. I think he did the same as what I'm planning to do, maybe rent at the start of next year, just get a feel for the place and then maybe pick a place (to buy) then.

“I'd love to play on the PGA Tour eventually. I don't want to rush it. Winning this gives me a five-year exemption and that gives three at least to really push for my PGA Tour card.

“I won't just abandon the European Tour. It will always be the main tour I play, but three years to sort of give it a go gives me a good opportunity.”