Matt Fitzpatrick has a canny knack of winning playoffs at the RBC Heritage.
Fitzpatrick defeated Jordan Spieth at Harbour Town in a sudden-death playoff in 2023 and three years later, he got the better of world number one, Scottie Scheffler.
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The 32-year-old Englishman now has four PGA Tour wins to his name, with half of them coming at the RBC Heritage!
Matt Fitzpatrick‘s golf at the RBC Heritage was superb all week long. However, Scottie Scheffler still managed to force a playoff with him after posting a final round 67 on Sunday.
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He got the better of the world number one after making a fine birdie on the first playoff hole, just like he did against Jordan Spieth three years ago.
Fitzpatrick embraced the RBC Heritage crowd cheering for Scheffler on Sunday at Harbour Town.
He has plenty of experience in that environment, after going head-to-head with Spieth on Hilton Head Island in 2023.
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Matt Fitzpatrick answers Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth question
The new world number three spoke to reporters after his fine victory at the RBC Heritage on Sunday evening.
Fitzpatrick was asked who it felt better to beat in the two playoffs at Harbour Town out of Scheffler and Spieth.
“It feels as good as anything. I’ve won twice,“ Fitzpatrick said.
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“There’s no preference.“
Every PGA Tour win means the world to Fitzpatrick, but recording two victories at his favourite tournament will taste even sweeter for him.
The golf course is a perfect fit for him and he clearly loves coming back to Harbour Town Golf Links every year.
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Matt Fitzpatrick on whether he’s the best golfer in the world now
It will come as a surprise to nobody that the humble Englishman refused to be drawn in when one reporter asked him if he thinks he’s currently the best golfer on the planet.
“No. No, I don’t. I feel like I can still improve,“ Fitzpatrick replied.
“There’s areas that I want to get better at. I feel like I’m playing very well right now, but I wouldn’t say I don’t feel like — I don’t know.
“I’d have to ask Scottie if he feels like the best player in the world. I’ve never been there yet, so I wouldn’t know.“
With that kind of attitude, it’s little wonder why Matt Fitzpatrick has won twice on the PGA Tour already this season.
Now the next step will be for him to get into contention regularly at major championships again. He certainly has the game to pick off at least a few more of the four biggest trophies in world golf.
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