Matt Fitzpatrick will risk ‘aggressive’ approach to climb Valderrama leaderboard

Matt Fitzpatrick made a slow start to the defence of his Andalucia Masters title at Valderrama (David Davies/PA)

US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick vowed to risk a more aggressive approach after a poor start to the defence of his Andalucia Masters title.

Fitzpatrick claimed his seventh DP World Tour title at Valderrama last year, but struggled to an opening three-over-par 74 on Thursday to lie eight shots off a five-way tie for the lead and four behind younger brother Alex.