Not many golfers can stare down Scottie Scheffler in the final round of a tournament, but Matt Fitzpatrick is the anomaly. Fitzpatrick, who held off Scheffler and Will Zalatoris by one to win the 2022 U.S. Open at The Country Club, did so again at Harbour Town G.L., fending off the World No. 1 in a playoff to win the RBC Heritage.
In overtime, Fitzpatrick hit a laser of a 4-iron to 13 feet and won with a walk-off birdie. The club Fitzpatrick used to hit that shot was Ping's i240 with Ping's CFS shaft, a club he platoons with his 7-wood and put back into the bag for the final round.
falsePingi240$217 per iron|Golf Galaxy 4.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Silver$217 per ironThe multi-material badge supports the face (looking cool in the process) and saves nearly nine grams compared to the i230, providing designers desired discretionary weight.That saved weight was used to lower the center of gravity to increase height on shots and moment of inertia for a boost in forgiveness.This 431-stainless-steel iron has returned to using fewer and wider grooves, a request from tour pros in search of more spin from the fairway.The i240’s sole, like previous models, features a rounded leading edge and ample bounce to promote smooth turf interaction.An elastomer insert provides efficient energy transfer across the face, a softer feel and a pleasing sound. The elastomer is injection molded on every iron in the set.Top 5 in Forgiveness, low-handicapsSPECS: 7-iron: 33 degrees; PW: 45 degreesBUY NOW DETAILS
In winning, Fitzpatrick became the 11th multiple winner of the event, joining, among others, Tom Watson, Johnny Miller and Davis Love III, who won the event five times.
Fitzpatrick put on a U.S. Open-like performance on Sunday. He rolled in an 11-footer for birdie at the first and a 17-footer for another birdie at the third. From there Fitzpatrick grinded his way to a closing parade of 14 pars and a finishing bogey, including a 17-footer for par at the 11th to keep his momentum intact.
“I feel like it can always change in one shot,” Fitzpatrick said of the concept of momentum after the third round. “Yeah, you've got to be on the ball at all times. There's definitely something in it.”
falseTaylorMadeQi35$350|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$350This model appeals to the broadest range of average to above-average swing speeds looking for consistent distance and fitting options through multiple lofts and a 4-degree adjustable hosel. A lower profile than the Qi10 increases the likelihood of center-face contact and provides a sleeker look at address to instill confidence.Although the lower face height typically would make the face less flexible, the Qi35 features a redesigned thinner face to maintain ball speed and distance.The company’s trademark slot in the sole stretches longer into the toe to create a more flexible face.Lightweight carbon composite covers nearly the entire crown to lower the center of gravity so that the ball launches higher with less spin.With the adjustable hosel, the loft range stretches from 13 to 23 degrees.Top 5 in Performance, high-handicaps15, 16.5, 18, 21 degrees (with a 12-way adjustable hosel)BUY NOW DETAILS
Fitzpatrick uses a Bettinardi DASS prototype blade. The putter employs a grooved face that is a mirror image of the Yes! Tracy II model he used when he was 16 years old. The Englishman ranked ninth in strokes gained/putting for the week.
Off the tee, Fitzpatrick was solid as well. Although Harbour Town demands a number of fairway woods off the tee, he used his 9-degree Titleist GT3 with a Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Orange 65 TX shaft and the adjustable weight in the slight draw position to rank fourth in strokes gained/off the tee.
Or just the kind of performance you need to go toe-to-toe with Scottie Scheffler and come out on top. Again.
What Matt Fitzpatrick had in the bag to win the 2026 RBC Heritage
Driver: Titleist GT3 (Mitsubishi Tensei AV Raw Orange 65 TX), 9 degrees
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM10 (48, 52.5, 56, 61.5 degrees)