Matt Fitzpatrick makes history and Jordan Spieth wins fans - 5 things we learned at RBC Heritage

Harbour Town continues to provide special memories for Fitzpatrick Matt Fitzpatrick claimed his first regular PGA Tour title — and first since last year’s U.S. Open with a dramatic play-off victory against defending champion Jordan Spieth.

Ad His victory owed a great deal to an agonising miss from his main rival at the first play-off hole and also a majestic approach to the ionic 18th that laid the foundation for what proved to be the winning putt. Golf'I think I can retire now' — Fitzpatrick reflects on first PGA Tour title winAN HOUR AGO The win was extra special for Fitzpatrick having holidayed in the region with his family since he was a youngster.

“This place is just a special place for me,” he said, “and it means the world to have won it.” Not only did the victory in the season’s latest ‘designated’ event earn him $3.6m (£2.9m), it also propelled him to a career-high 8th in the Official World Golf Ranking. And how did he plan to celebrate? “I’ll probably have dessert, that’s as exciting as it gets,” revealed the mild-mannered Englishman.

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He started the final round two shots behind Fitzpatrick but four birdies in his first six holes brought him level with his playing partner and he would soon have the solo lead. Late