Fitzpatrick edges Scheffler at RBC Heritage

Fitzpatrick edges Scheffler at RBC Heritage

Fitzpatrick edges Scheffler at RBC Heritage

2026-04-21 18:16:43



Fitzpatrick Edges Scheffler at RBC Heritage

In a thrilling conclusion to the RBC Heritage, Matt Fitzpatrick emerged vic
victorious in a playoff against Scottie Scheffler, defeating the world's No
No. 1 player for the second time at Harbour Town.

The 31-year-old English golfer proved his mettle by sinking a precise 4-iro
4-iron shot from 204 yards into the 18th hole, rolling it past the pin and 
settling just 13 feet away for a birdie to win the tournament. This repeat 
performance echoed his previous victory over Jordan Spieth three years ago,
ago, where he hit a 9-iron with the wind at his back that rolled out to jus
just inches from the hole.

The playoff was a nail-biter, with Scheffler forcing the tie by sinking two
two late birdies and receiving some help from Fitzpatrick's poor chip shot 
and missed par putt for his only bogey of the day. The crowd was electric, 
chanting U-S-A! as Scheffler took to the fairway short of the 18th green 
in regulation.

Fitzpatrick's winning shot was a masterclass display of golfing prowess, wi
with the crowd holding its collective breath as he calmly sank the birdie p
putt to claim his second victory at Harbour Town and move up to a career-hi
career-high No. 3 in the world ranking.

In an interview after the win, Fitzpatrick expressed gratitude for the elec
electric atmosphere and acknowledged that it's a special feeling to come ou
out on top against such a strong opponent. I didn't get out of line in ter
terms of nobody was shouting on backswings or anything like that, he said.
said. Having them chanting at you every week, it's a great feeling.

Scheffler, who finished as runner-up for the second straight week, having c
come from 12 shots behind to finish one stroke behind Rory McIlroy at the M
Masters, praised Fitzpatrick's performance, saying, He definitely earned t
the win, and he just played great golf.

The victory marks a significant milestone in Fitzpatrick's career, with his
his fourth PGA Tour win and 13th worldwide victory moving him closer to the
the top of the world rankings.

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