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Updated · talkSPORT · Apr 20Fitzpatrick Edges Scheffler in Playoff to Claim Second RBC Heritage Title
53 articles · Updated · talkSPORT · Apr 20
- Matt Fitzpatrick defeated world number one Scottie Scheffler in a playoff to win the RBC Heritage in Hilton Head, South Carolina.
- Fitzpatrick clinched victory with a superb 4-iron approach and birdie on the first extra hole, after both finished at 18-under par.
- This marks Fitzpatrick's second RBC Heritage title and his second PGA Tour win in a month, moving him to a career-high world ranking.
What specific technical changes have transformed Matt Fitzpatrick into a top-3 player? Is Scottie Scheffler's recent dominance ending after consecutive runner-up finishes? Was Matt Fitzpatrick's playoff 4-iron the greatest shot in RBC Heritage history? How will this win against a US crowd shape Matt Fitzpatrick's future Ryder Cup role? Are PGA Tour Signature Events hurting players' chances at winning major championships? With a baby on the way, can Matt Fitzpatrick maintain his career-best form?