Who is Katherine Gaal? All about Matt Fitzpatrick's wife
In 2022, Matt Fitzpatrick took the golfing world by storm when he won the U.S. Open. The following year, he solidified his place in the competitive sport after winning the RBC Heritage. Like his career, Matt’s romantic life has been flourishing behind the scenes. How much do you know about Katherine Gaal-Fitzpatrick, the woman behind the successful athlete?
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Love is in the air! Well, at least for Matt Fitzpatrick. The professional golfer married his fiancée, Katherine Gaal in 2024. But despite her husband’s prominence, Gaal keeps a low profile outside of attending his golf tournaments. We have uncovered lesser-known facts about Katherine who is also thriving in the business world.
Katherine Gaal’s profile summary
| Full name | Katherine Fitzpatrick (née Gaal) |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of birth | 15 August 1991 |
| Age | 33 years old (As of January 2025) |
| Mother | Maria Cetrulo Gaal |
| Birthplace | New Jersey, USA |
| Current residence | New Jersey, USA |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | White |
| Religion | Christian |
| Alma mater | Pennsylvania State University |
| Hair colour | Blonde |
| Eye colour | Blue |
| Sexual orientation | Straight |
| Marital status | Married |
| Husband | Matt Fitzpatrick |
| Profession | Marketing Executive |
| Social media |
Fascinating details about Matt Fitzpatrick's wife, Katherine Gaal
Although Matt Fitzpatrick's Instagram posts primarily focus on his career, he does not miss the chance to flaunt his better half online. On 15 February 2023, the sportsman celebrated his wife via a heartfelt caption that read:
Happy Valentine’s Day to my favourite person!
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Katherine Gaal’s age and early interest in modelling
Katherine Gaal (33 as of January 2025) was born on 15 August 1991 in New Jersey, USA. At 22, she competed in the Miss New Jersey USA pageant and came in second. In 2014, her fellow contestants awarded her the Amity Award.
About Katherine’s mother and father
Katherine's mother is Maria Cetrulo Gaal. On 8 November 2024, Katherine celebrated her mother's birthday with a post on Instagram. The caption read:
Happy birthday to my girl! Love you, mom!
The name of Katherine's father is not public but we know what he looks like. On 13 October 2024, Katherine expressed her excitement about her wedding on Instagram and the post contained wedding pictures of her parents. She wrote:
There’s a ribbon in the sky for our love! Wedding so soon. Thinking of you, Dad.
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A look at Katherine Gaal’s educational background
Matt Fitzpatrick's wife graduated with a double major in finance and broadcast journalism from the Pennsylvania State University in 2016.
According to her LinkedIn profile, she earned a GPA of 3.67. In addition, Katherine earned a K-6 Alternative Route to Teaching Certification while working as a second and third-grade paraprofessional at Bay Head School.
What does Katherine Gaal do for a living?
Katherine has served as the regional marketing manager for the New Jersey-based software development firm Commvault since January 2021.
She previously was the company’s associate regional manager (December 2019 to January 2021) and the associate field marketing manager (April 2019 to November 2019). Below is a summary of the positions Gaal has held in other firms:
- April 2018 to April 2019: Sales marketing manager (2 River Group)
- June 2016 to August 2016: Sales & trading summer analyst (Bank of America Merrill Lynch)
- March 2015 to May 2016: Smeal student mentor (The Smeal College of Business)
A member of the Pi Beta Phi sorority, Katherine helps raise donations for paediatric cancer patients.
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How did Matt Fitzpatrick and Katherine Gaal meet?
Although it is unclear how the couple met, Gaal made their relationship Instagram official on 6 September 2022 when she posted snippets of their romantic moments.
Katherine made her first appearance on Matt’s social media on 11 January 2023 when he shared an Instagram post with the caption:
2023 kicked off in Maui!
The pair made their red carpet debut during the premiere of Netflix’s Full Swing in Phoenix, Arizona.
Katherine Gaal and Matt Fitzpatrick’s engagement and wedding
Matt popped the big question in 2023. The duo jointly uploaded snaps from the proposal to their Instagram accounts on 9 September. Mrs. Fitzpatrick captioned the post:
Yes.
Fitzpatrick and Katherine exchanged nuptials in a private ceremony on 18 October 2024. The latter broke the wedding news to her Instagram followers on 22 October with a post that read:
Getting ready for my wedding in my childhood home alongside my mom and close friends was a dream come true.
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FAQs
How old is Matt Fitzpatrick?
Matthew Thomas Fitzpatrick (30 as of January 2025) was born on 1 September 1994 in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England. In 2024, his wife took to Instagram to celebrate him on his special day, saying:
Happy birthday, my sunshine.
Who is Matt Fitzpatrick's wife?
The English golfer is officially off the market. He married Katherine Gaal in 2024. The duo often feature in each other’s social media posts.
What is Matt Fitzpatrick's height?
Matt is 5 feet 10 inches (178 cm) tall and weighs 70 kilograms (155 lbs). He features brown eyes and hair.
What happened to Matt Fitzpatrick’s teeth?
Fitzpatrick started wearing ceramic braces at the age of 27 for cosmetic reasons. Some of his teeth have always been misaligned.
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What putter does Matt Fitzpatrick use?
The sportsman uses a Bettinardi putter. He bagged his first professional win at the British Masters in 2015.
In professional sports, fans are as interested in the game as they are in their favourite athletes’ wives and girlfriends. Although Matt Fitzpatrick’s wife, Katherine Gaal, prefers a private lifestyle, her husband’s popularity automatically attracts scrutiny into her personal and professional life.
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