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Matt Fitzpatrick defeated Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at Harbour Town to win the RBC Heritage, his fourth PGA Tour title and a rise to world No. 3, while a late four-minute layup sparked renewed calls for the PGA Tour to implement player-specific shot clocks to curb slow play.
Scottie Scheffler shot a final-round 67 to force a playoff with Matt Fitzpatrick at the RBC Heritage, but Fitzpatrick birdied the first playoff hole to win Harbour Town; Scheffler’s runner-up followed his Masters runner-up, making him the first player since Greg Norman in 1986 to post back-to-back runner-up finishes at The Masters and the RBC Heritage.
Matt Fitzpatrick edged world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in a playoff to win the RBC Heritage at Harbour Town, extending a strong PGA Tour season and earning widespread praise for his classy, composed reaction amid a hostile atmosphere.
With $3.6 million on the line, Scottie Scheffler's final-hole shot ballooned well short in the wind, while Matt Fitzpatrick answered with a 204-yard 4-iron to seize control on 18 and win RBC Heritage in a playoff, earning $3.6 million to Scheffler's $2.16 million for second.
Matt Fitzpatrick defeated Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at Harbour Town to win the RBC Heritage, drilling a 4-iron to 13 feet for birdie as Scheffler made a late surge. Fitzpatrick finished 18-under 268 for his second win in the last month and fourth PGA Tour victory, moving to a career-high No. 3 in the world, while Scheffler earned runner-up after a strong close.
Fitzpatrick entered the final round with a three-shot lead at Harbour Town, but a 72nd-hole bogey left him in a playoff with world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler. His caddie Daniel Parratt’s pre-playoff message—‘we would have taken this at the start of the week’—helped him reset, and a superb four-iron sealed the win as he outlasted Scheffler in the RBC Heritage playoff.
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler says it's hard to watch Gary Woodland battle PTSD after brain surgery in 2023, but admires his resilience and dedication, while Woodland praises Scheffler’s game and character — a mutual, supportive bond on and off the PGA Tour highlighted during the RBC Heritage.
Matt Fitzpatrick beat world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the RBC Heritage in South Carolina after both failed to reach the green on the 18th in regulation; Fitzpatrick birdied the first playoff hole to seal victory, his second PGA Tour title in a month, with Scheffler runner-up for the second straight event and Si-woo Kim finishing third.
Matt Fitzpatrick holds a three-shot lead over Scottie Scheffler entering the RBC Heritage final round after a 68, while Scheffler fired a 64 on Saturday to close the gap. The leaders will share the final group at Harbour Town, with Fitzpatrick noting American fans will back Scheffler but he still has supporters and plans to stay in his own lane, focusing on his game and drawing a tip from Rory McIlroy as he eyes the win.
Scottie Scheffler shot a 64 to climb into contention at the RBC Heritage, trailing Matt Fitzpatrick by three strokes heading into the final round. He praised Fitzpatrick for his hard work, attention to stats, and willingness to make changes, while Scheffler pursues his 21st PGA Tour win.
Matt Fitzpatrick shoots 68 to maintain a three-shot lead at RBC Heritage after a nervous start, while Scottie Scheffler fires a 64 to close the gap; Sepp Straka, Brian Harman and Si-Woo Kim sit 13-under as they chase the title in the final round.
On-course commentator John Maginnes criticizes the PGA Tour’s decision to credit Matt Fitzpatrick with a new Harbour Town course record (63) after renovations, calling it disrespectful to the previous holders of 61. Dame Laura Davies backs him, and the debate centers on whether course renovations justify resetting records as Fitzpatrick leads the RBC Heritage into the weekend.
Scottie Scheffler shot 67 in Round 2, marking the fourth time in 569 PGA Tour rounds he hit every fairway (14/14). After a 68-67 start at Harbour Town, he sits seven strokes behind leader Matt Fitzpatrick with 36 holes to play at the RBC Heritage. His driving is back in form, but his iron play has been the 2026 weakness; if that trend persists, a late surge on Sunday remains possible.
The 2026 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town in Hilton Head is elevated to Signature Event status, drawing an elite field led by Scottie Scheffler and Xander Schauffele. The article outlines a comprehensive betting card across outrights, first-round leaders, full tournament matchups, and props, with specific unit allocations and picks (notably Schauffele, Ludvig Aberg, Sepp Straka, Akshay Bhatia, and Brian Harman) and strategy for value in a smaller field after McIlroy’s Masters win.
Crowds at RBC Heritage on Hilton Head are reporting painful rashes from white-marked tussock moth caterpillars that swarm local areas. The caterpillars’ spiky hairs can trigger itching and welts, especially in children. If contact occurs, flick the caterpillar off, remove remaining hairs with duct tape, wash the skin, and apply hydrocortisone cream; Benadryl can help with itching. An on-site emergency trailer provides first-aid supplies, and call 911 for medical emergencies.