Matt Fitzpatrick arrived at Augusta National for The Masters riding a wave of momentum. Fresh off a runner-up finish at The Players Championship and a commanding victory at the Valspar, the Englishman was a legitimate contender for the Green Jacket. However, his week at Augusta didn't go to plan, with a T18 finish that left him searching for answers, particularly on the greens.

Fitzpatrick's putting was the clear culprit, as he lost strokes to the field over the four grueling days. That frustration, however, seems to have been the catalyst for a remarkable turnaround. Just one week later at the RBC Heritage, Fitzpatrick fired a stunning second-round 63 to seize the lead, showcasing a putting performance that was night-and-day compared to his Masters showing.

The key to the rapid revival? A focused session with renowned putting coach Phil Kenyon, whose client list includes major champions like Scottie Scheffler and Rory McIlroy. Fitzpatrick admitted he was "frustrated and disappointed" with his performance on Augusta's slick surfaces and knew a change was needed to contend.

"We touched on a few things and just feel like it’s given me a little bit more freedom, more than anything," Fitzpatrick explained after his Friday round. "With that, obviously comes more flow to the stroke, more flow to the routine. That’s sort of normally when I putt better."

The stats tell the story of a complete transformation. After losing 0.26 strokes putting at The Masters, Fitzpatrick ranked as the third-best putter in the field at Harbour Town, gaining a massive 2.54 strokes. It's a textbook example of how the right technical adjustment and mental reset can unlock a player's best form, proving that in golf—and in any performance sport—the difference between frustration and flow can be remarkably small.