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Hilton Head Island Today
By the People, for the People
Fitzpatrick Holds Off Scheffler for Harbour Town Title
Rahm and Cink also win on busy day in golf
Apr. 20, 2026 at 2:20am
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Fitzpatrick's clutch playoff shot at Harbour Town caps a thrilling day of elite golf competition.Hilton Head Island TodayMatt Fitzpatrick of England won the RBC Heritage tournament at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, defeating world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler in a playoff. Jon Rahm and Stewart Cink also won PGA Tour events on the same day.
Why it matters
Fitzpatrick's victory over the top-ranked Scheffler is a significant accomplishment, as Scheffler has been the dominant player on the PGA Tour over the past year. Rahm and Cink's wins also highlight the depth of talent on the PGA Tour and the competitive nature of professional golf.
The details
In the playoff at Harbour Town, Fitzpatrick hit a 4-iron shot to 13 feet on the 18th hole to set up the winning putt and defeat Scheffler. Rahm won the Mexico Open, while the 48-year-old Cink claimed the Zurich Classic of New Orleans team event with his son Reagan as his partner.
- The final round of the RBC Heritage was played on Sunday, April 20, 2026.
- The Mexico Open and Zurich Classic of New Orleans also concluded on April 20, 2026.
The players
Matt Fitzpatrick
An English professional golfer who has won 7 times on the PGA Tour, including the 2022 U.S. Open.
Scottie Scheffler
The current world No. 1 ranked golfer, who has won 5 PGA Tour events since 2022 including the 2022 Masters Tournament.
Jon Rahm
A Spanish professional golfer who has won 10 times on the PGA Tour, including the 2021 U.S. Open.
Stewart Cink
An American professional golfer who has won 8 times on the PGA Tour, including the 2009 Open Championship.
What they’re saying
“I'm just so proud of the way I played all week and to get it done in a playoff is really special.”
— Matt Fitzpatrick
The takeaway
Fitzpatrick's victory over the world's top-ranked player Scottie Scheffler, along with wins by other elite golfers like Rahm and Cink, underscores the incredible depth and competitiveness of the current PGA Tour. These results highlight how any player in the stacked field can rise to the top on any given week.
