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Matt Fitzpatrick achieves career-first on day one of the RBC Heritage after 620 PGA Tour rounds
TL;DR
Matt Fitzpatrick had a strong start at the RBC Heritage, scoring 65 in his first round. This marks a career-first achievement after 620 rounds on the PGA Tour.
Key points
- Matt Fitzpatrick scored 65 in the first round of the RBC Heritage
- This is his career-first achievement after 620 PGA Tour rounds
- Fitzpatrick has previously won the RBC Heritage in 2023
- The RBC Heritage is Fitzpatrick's favorite PGA Tour event
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Matt Fitzpatrick is in great shape after the first round of the RBC Heritage.
The RBC Heritage is Fitzpatrick’s favorite stop on the PGA Tour and he has won here before, back in 2023.
So it’s no surprise that he posted a fine opening round of 65 at Harbour Town Links on Thursday.
The 31-year-old Englishman has been in fine form on the PGA Tour so far in 2026, with a win at the Valspar Championship and a runner-up finish at The Players Championship to his name.
Fitzpatrick will now be hoping to add to those impressive results with a win at the RBC Heritage this week.
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Matt Fitzpatrick has become one of the most clutch players in the world over the past few years.
When he has a chance to win, he never backs down.
Matt Fitzpatrick achieves career-first on day one of the RBC Heritage
Fitzpatrick played alongside world number one, Scottie Scheffler, on day one of the RBC Heritage.
The Englishman beat Scheffler by three strokes but the golf they both played wasn’t that much different.
Q&A
What was Matt Fitzpatrick's score in the first round of the RBC Heritage?
Matt Fitzpatrick scored 65 in the first round of the RBC Heritage.
How many PGA Tour rounds has Matt Fitzpatrick played?
Matt Fitzpatrick has played 620 rounds on the PGA Tour.
When did Matt Fitzpatrick win the RBC Heritage?
Matt Fitzpatrick won the RBC Heritage in 2023.
Why is the RBC Heritage significant for Matt Fitzpatrick?
The RBC Heritage is significant for Matt Fitzpatrick as it is his favorite stop on the PGA Tour.
