Fitzpatrick Edges Scheffler at Harbour Town Golf Classic

Rahm, Cink, and Green also earn wins on busy PGA Tour weekend

Apr. 20, 2026 at 3:27am

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Matt Fitzpatrick of England defeated world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in a playoff at the Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Fitzpatrick hit a clutch 4-iron shot to 13 feet to clinch the victory, quieting the pro-American crowd. Jon Rahm, Stewart Cink, and Lanto Green also earned wins on the PGA Tour this weekend.

Why it matters

Fitzpatrick's win over the top-ranked Scheffler is a significant upset and boosts his standing as one of the elite players on the PGA Tour. The Harbour Town event is a prestigious tournament that attracts many of the world's best golfers, making Fitzpatrick's triumph all the more impressive.

The details

Fitzpatrick and Scheffler finished regulation tied at 15-under par, forcing a playoff. On the first playoff hole, Fitzpatrick hit a magnificent 4-iron shot to 13 feet and then sank the putt to clinch the victory. Rahm, Cink, and Green also had strong performances, with Rahm winning his third event of the season and Cink and Green earning their first wins of the year.

  • The final round of the Harbour Town Golf Classic was played on Sunday, April 20, 2026.

The players

Matt Fitzpatrick

An English professional golfer who has won 7 PGA Tour events, including the 2022 U.S. Open.

Scottie Scheffler

The current world No. 1 ranked golfer, who has won 4 PGA Tour events, including the 2022 Masters Tournament.

Jon Rahm

A Spanish professional golfer who has won 10 PGA Tour events, including the 2021 U.S. Open.

Stewart Cink

An American professional golfer who has won 7 PGA Tour events, including the 2009 Open Championship.

Lanto Green

An American professional golfer who has won 1 PGA Tour event.

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What they’re saying

“That was one of the best shots I've ever hit under that kind of pressure. I'm thrilled to get the win here at Harbour Town.”

— Matt Fitzpatrick

What’s next

Fitzpatrick will look to build on this win and continue his strong play on the PGA Tour. Scheffler will try to regain the world No. 1 ranking in his next event.

The takeaway

Fitzpatrick's clutch playoff victory over the top-ranked Scheffler demonstrates his ability to perform under immense pressure and cement his status as one of the elite players on the PGA Tour. The win at the prestigious Harbour Town event will be a significant boost to his confidence and career.