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Matt Fitzpatrick's Message for Scottie Scheffler Before Playoff Win

Matt Fitzpatrick's Message for Scottie Scheffler Before Playoff Win

Summary

Matt Fitzpatrick won a golf tournament called the RBC Heritage by beating Scottie Scheffler, the world’s number one player, in a playoff. Fitzpatrick had good results before the Masters and showed strong focus during the competition.

Key Facts

  • Fitzpatrick finished second at the Players Championship and won the Valspar Championship before the Masters.
  • He tied for 18th place at the Masters tournament held at Augusta National.
  • At the RBC Heritage event, Fitzpatrick and Scheffler ended the regular rounds tied, which led to a playoff.
  • Fitzpatrick made a mistake on his final chip shot during regulation but recovered with a successful four-iron shot in the playoff.
  • He greeted Scheffler with a joking “Matt Fitzpatrick, nice to meet you” before the playoff started.
  • Scheffler was the number one ranked golfer in the world during this tournament.
  • Fitzpatrick mentioned he had to stay tough as Scheffler made birdies near the end.
  • This was Fitzpatrick’s first tournament after the Masters.
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