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Matt Fitzpatrick Wins RBC Heritage in Playoff Over Scottie Scheffler

The victory lifts him to a career-best world No. 3 in a season already marked by a March win.

Matthew Fitzpatrick of England and Scottie Scheffler of the United States shake hands on the 18th green before a playoff during the final round of the RBC Heritage 2026 at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 19, 2026 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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Matthew Fitzpatrick of England and Scottie Scheffler of the United States walk the 18th green during the final round of the RBC Heritage 2026 at Harbour Town Golf Links on April 19, 2026 in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Scottie Scheffler follows through on his tee shot on the 14th hole of Harbour Town Golf Links in the 58th RBC Heritage on April 1, 2026.

Overview

  • Fitzpatrick, who closed at 18 under, beat world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler on Sunday at Harbour Town by hitting a 4-iron to about 13 feet and making birdie on the first extra hole.
  • He slipped into the playoff after a clunky chip on the 72nd hole led to his only bogey of the day, while Scheffler forced extras with birdies on 15 and 16 and a closing 67.
  • The result is Fitzpatrick’s second PGA Tour win of 2026 and his second RBC Heritage title, adding to his 2023 triumph at the same course.
  • The win is worth roughly $3.6 million from a $20 million signature-event purse, with the no-cut setup at Harbour Town rewarding precise iron play and scrambling in stiff winds.
  • The Englishman rises to a career-high No. 3 after a Valspar title and a Players runner-up, while Scheffler posts a second straight runner-up as the Tour heads next to the Zurich Classic team event, where Fitzpatrick will partner his brother Alex.