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Matt Fitzpatrick Beats Scottie Scheffler in Playoff to Win RBC Heritage

The win caps a hot spring run, pushing the Englishman to a career‑high world No. 3.

Overview

  • Fitzpatrick sealed the title Sunday in a one‑hole playoff at Harbour Town for his second PGA Tour win in four weeks.
  • He hit a 4‑iron to about 12 feet on the first extra hole and sank the birdie after a tee‑box reminder from caddie Daniel Parratt to stay patient.
  • World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler forced extra holes with a bogey‑free 67 that included birdies at 15 and 16 before taking a second straight runner‑up finish.
  • The victory paid roughly $3.6 million and followed a recent Valspar triumph, continuing a surge that has produced four PGA Tour titles in Fitzpatrick’s career.
  • Coverage also zeroed in on slow‑play complaints after an observed multi‑minute delay, a flashpoint that could add pressure for stricter player‑timing rules on the PGA Tour.