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Hilton Head Island Today
By the People, for the People
Fitzpatrick Wins RBC Heritage in Playoff Against Scheffler
The Englishman prevailed in a dramatic final round showdown at Harbour Town Golf Links.
Apr. 20, 2026 at 5:05am
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An English underdog prevails in a thrilling playoff against the world's top-ranked American golfer at the 2026 RBC Heritage.Hilton Head Island TodayIn a thrilling playoff at the RBC Heritage tournament on Hilton Head Island, England's Matt Fitzpatrick defeated world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler to claim the title. Fitzpatrick held his nerve against the raucous pro-Scheffler gallery to secure the victory on the first extra hole.
Why it matters
Fitzpatrick's win marks his first PGA Tour victory on American soil, further cementing his status as one of the world's elite golfers. The RBC Heritage is a prestigious event on the PGA Tour calendar, making Fitzpatrick's triumph all the more significant.
The details
Fitzpatrick and Scheffler finished the regulation 72 holes tied at 15-under par, setting up a sudden-death playoff on the par-4 18th hole at Harbour Town Golf Links. On the first extra hole, Fitzpatrick struck a brilliant approach shot to set up a short birdie putt, which he calmly rolled in to claim the title as the partisan crowd fell silent.
- The final round of the RBC Heritage took place on Sunday, April 20, 2026.
- Fitzpatrick and Scheffler finished tied at the end of regulation play, forcing a playoff.
The players
Matt Fitzpatrick
An English professional golfer who has won 7 times on the European Tour and claimed his first PGA Tour title at the 2026 RBC Heritage.
Scottie Scheffler
An American professional golfer who is currently the world's top-ranked player, having won multiple PGA Tour events including the 2022 Masters Tournament.
What they’re saying
“To win in front of a crowd like that, cheering for the other guy, is just an unbelievable feeling. I'm over the moon.”
— Matt Fitzpatrick
“Matt played great down the stretch. I gave it my all but came up just short. Congratulations to him on a well-deserved victory.”
— Scottie Scheffler
What’s next
Fitzpatrick will look to build on this win and challenge for major championships later in the 2026 season. Scheffler will aim to regain the world No. 1 ranking in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
Fitzpatrick's triumph at the RBC Heritage demonstrates his ability to win on the biggest stages, even when facing a partisan crowd. His victory over the world's top-ranked player Scottie Scheffler will only enhance his reputation as one of the game's elite players.
