Matthew Fitzpatrick Secures Playoff Victory Over Scottie Scheffler at RBC Heritage
Birdie In Playoff Lifts Fitzpatrick Past Scheffler At Harbour Town
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Matthew Fitzpatrick triumphed over Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the RBC Heritage tournament held at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Fitzpatrick's birdie on the first playoff hole secured his second victory at this event, while Scheffler finished as runner-up for the second consecutive tournament.
- 01Matthew Fitzpatrick won with a birdie on the first playoff hole.
- 02Scottie Scheffler finished with a bogey-free 4-under 67 but struggled on the final nine holes.
- 03Fitzpatrick's victory marks his second win at the RBC Heritage.
- 04Scheffler remains 200 points ahead of Rory McIlroy in the world rankings.
- 05Fitzpatrick rises to third in the world rankings following the win.
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In a thrilling finish at the RBC Heritage tournament on April 19, 2026, Matthew Fitzpatrick of England secured victory against Scottie Scheffler of the United States in a playoff. Fitzpatrick made a crucial birdie on the first playoff hole after battling challenging winds and a closing bogey on the 18th hole. Despite a solid performance, Scheffler struggled on the final nine holes, finishing with a bogey-free score of 4-under 67. This win marks Fitzpatrick's second title at the RBC Heritage, adding to his collection of tartan blazers. He will compete next at the Zurich Classic of New Orleans alongside his brother, Alex Fitzpatrick. With this victory, Fitzpatrick climbs to third in the world rankings, while Scheffler maintains a significant lead over Rory McIlroy.
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