Matt Fitzpatrick Wins 2026 RBC Heritage in Playoff Over Scottie Scheffler at Harbour Town
Matt Fitzpatrick claimed his second RBC Heritage title Sunday, draining a 13-foot birdie putt on the first playoff hole to defeat world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Fitzpatrick and Scheffler finished regulation tied at 18-under par 266, with Scheffler erasing a three-shot deficit in the final four holes to force extra play.
On the playoff hole — the par-4 18th playing hard into the wind — Fitzpatrick hit his approach to eight feet and converted the birdie after Scheffler could not reach the green in regulation. Fitzpatrick’s winning share of the $20 million purse was $3.6 million, with Scheffler earning $2.16 million as the playoff runner-up. Si Woo Kim finished third at 16-under.
Leaderboard Highlights
The final leaderboard featured a strong mix of PGA Tour regulars and rising players. Collin Morikawa, Harris English, and Ludvig Åberg shared fourth place at 13-under. Bud Cauley finished seventh, while Rickie Fowler, Kurt Kitayama, Gary Woodland, and Patrick Cantlay shared eighth place at 11-under.
Fitzpatrick earned 700 FedEx Cup points and 48 Official World Golf Ranking points with the victory. The win reinforces his standing as one of the Tour’s most consistent performers on courses that reward ball-striking precision and shot-making creativity — qualities that Harbour Town demands in abundance.
The RBC Heritage: A South Carolina Tradition
The RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links, played annually in April, has been a fixture on the PGA Tour since 1969. Hosted by Hilton Head Island, the tournament draws one of the Tour’s strongest post-Masters fields and is widely regarded as one of the most picturesque and fan-friendly stops on the calendar.
Harbour Town is located roughly three hours southeast of Spartanburg, making the tournament a popular road trip destination for Upstate golf fans. The next PGA Tour event is the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a team event on the Louisiana coast.
WHAT’S HAPPENING — Q&A
Q: Who won the 2026 RBC Heritage?
Matt Fitzpatrick won the 2026 RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links, defeating Scottie Scheffler in a playoff with a birdie on the first extra hole. Both players finished regulation at 18-under 266.
Q: How did the playoff unfold?
On the playoff’s 18th hole, Fitzpatrick hit his approach to 8 feet and made birdie. Scheffler could not reach the green in regulation and could not match the birdie, giving Fitzpatrick the win.
Q: How much did Fitzpatrick win?
Fitzpatrick earned $3.6 million, the winner’s share of the $20 million purse. Scheffler received $2.16 million as the playoff runner-up.
Q: Where is Harbour Town Golf Links?
Harbour Town Golf Links is located on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina — approximately three hours southeast of Spartanburg. The course has hosted the RBC Heritage since 1969.
Omari X. Spencer covers Spartanburg County athletics for HERE Spartanburg, reporting on game results, athlete profiles, and the stories behind the scores at all nine county high schools and four local colleges, as well as national sports news with Upstate connections.
