Fitzpatrick secured the victory after a dramatic final round and playoff at Harbour Town Golf Links. According to multiple reports, he held a three-shot lead with four holes remaining before Scheffler mounted a comeback to force the playoff. The Englishman ultimately prevailed, earning his second win of the season and a substantial prize purse.
Fitzpatrick's path to the playoff was built on a spectacular second-round performance. He shot an 8-under 63, which gave him a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland after 36 holes. That round included a remarkable stroke of luck on the par-3 14th hole, where his tee shot turned hard left toward sand and trees but caught the edge of a cart path and rolled back onto the green. According to research, the ball was slowed by a sprinkler to stay dry, and Fitzpatrick holed a 30-foot putt for birdie. He then birdied two of the next three holes and completed a bogey-free round.
Viktor Hovland also posted a strong second round, shooting a 65. However, research indicates he faced a tougher afternoon as the wind got stronger. Hovland managed to navigate the challenging conditions, getting the right club on the exposed par-3 17th to 12 feet for his eighth birdie of the day. He also holed a 30-foot putt for birdie on the par-5 fifth hole from 205 yards out for his third shot.
Scottie Scheffler, meanwhile, delivered a precise second round to stay in contention. Research shows he hit all 14 fairways for only the fourth time in his career during that round. He had a steady diet of birdie chances in the 18-foot range and shot a bogey-free 67, leaving him seven shots behind after 36 holes. His consistent play set the stage for his final-round charge.
The head-to-head battle between Fitzpatrick and Scheffler was intense. Research indicates both players hit the ball well, with birdie chances on every hole, exchanging birdies early on before the wind acted up. On the par-4 eighth, Scheffler hit the left corner of the green to 7 feet, and Fitzpatrick followed to 6 inches closer. Fitzpatrick surged ahead with three straight birdies on the front and three straight birdies on the back. The longest par putt Fitzpatrick had was 4 feet on the final hole, according to research.
The crowd was cordial and didn't cheer against Fitzpatrick.
After sinking the winning putt in the playoff, Fitzpatrick pointed to his ear and smiled at the crowd, multiple reports confirm. This gesture came in response to chants of 'USA, USA' from some spectators.
Fitzpatrick's victory carries historical significance. Multiple reports indicate he is the third Englishman after Justin Rose, Nick Faldo, and Luke Donald to win multiple times in a PGA Tour season. For Scheffler, this runner-up finish adds to a season where he has only one win, at The American Express in January, according to multiple reports.
The financial details of the tournament are substantial. Multiple reports indicate Scottie Scheffler earned approximately £1.6 million for his runner-up finish. His caddie Ted Scott earns a percentage of Scheffler's prize money, estimated between £112,000 and £160,000 for this result, though the exact percentage is not publicly known. For Fitzpatrick, multiple reports state he will lose over £1 million in taxes from his prize money, including federal and South Carolina state taxes, but the specific tax rates applying to his winnings have not been disclosed.
In other golf news, Jon Rahm won the LIV Golf tournament in Mexico City by six strokes, earning $4 million plus a share of $3 million for his team's win, according to multiple reports. LIV Golf announced it will return to Mexico City's Chapultepec Golf Club in 2027. However, the organization faces financial challenges, having burned through an estimated $5 billion of Public Investment Fund cash since its inception in 2021, multiple reports indicate. LIV Golf's chief executive Scott O'Neil assured players and staff that money is in place for the rest of this season but acknowledged further investment will need to be found, though the specific details of those future needs are unknown.
Other players faced difficulties during the RBC Heritage's second round. Research shows the round was played on a blistering day of heat and big numbers. Harris English got the wrong gust on the 11th hole, leading to a double bogey from a plugged lie in the sand. He shot a 68 and was three shots behind after the second round. The exact weather conditions, such as temperature and wind speed, during that round have not been specified.
Several unknowns remain from the tournament. Beyond the unspecified tax rates and caddie percentage, the exact sequence of events leading to Scottie Scheffler forcing the playoff after Fitzpatrick's three-shot lead is not detailed in available reports. Additionally, the specific financial details of LIV Golf's need for further investment beyond this season are unclear.