welve opening pars tested Matt Fitzpatrick before he sealed an 11th DP World Tour title. Angel Hidalgo took second and a place at St Andrews.
A late eagle and 27-foot birdie put Fitzpatrick ahead of Jeff Winther, while defending champion Michael Kim stays in contention in Paris.
The defending champion shot 63 at Le Golf National, with Matt Fitzpatrick among seven players two strokes behind after round one.
Tommy Fleetwood returns to Le Golf National as Michael Kim defends and the FedEx Open de France comes back to its Albatros test.
FedEx links birdies at Le Golf National’s 16th to tree planting in France, with 500 trees already funded near Versailles.
Michael Kim defends in Paris as Cameron Smith and world No. 21 Ryan Gerard join a loaded Le Golf National field from 24-27 September.
Martin Couvra leads France’s young trio at Le Golf National, joining Tommy Fleetwood and Viktor Hovland for the 2026 FedEx Open de France.
Michael Kim ends seven-year wait with FedEx Open de France victory, sealing maiden DP World Tour title at -16.
Brooks Koepka and Min Woo Lee storm into a share of the FedEx Open de France lead after moving day.
Marcus Armitage leads the FedEx Open de France at 10-under as Jeff Winther fires stunning 63 to challenge.