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Matt Fitzpatrick Outduels Scottie Scheffler in Playoff to Win RBC Heritage

The win capped a month-long surge that pushed him to a career-high world No. 3.

Overview

  • Fitzpatrick, tied with Scheffler at 18-under after Sunday’s 72 holes, won on the first extra hole with a birdie at Harbour Town Golf Links.
  • He hit a piercing 4‑iron from about 204 yards into the wind to 12–13 feet in the playoff, a club choice he credited to caddie Daniel Parratt.
  • Scheffler forced extra holes with birdies on 15 and 16 after trailing by three, and Fitzpatrick opened the door with a bogey on the 18th in regulation.
  • The victory paid $3.6 million and followed last month’s Valspar title, giving Fitzpatrick four PGA Tour wins and a second RBC Heritage trophy.
  • Pro‑USA chants framed the finish, and Fitzpatrick answered with a light Ryder Cup reminder of Europe’s October win as reports this week placed him atop the PGA Tour’s 2026 money list.