Scottie Scheffler sets up duel with Matt Fitzpatrick after Moving Day ...
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — The looming question at Harbour Town Golf Links wasn't a matter of if world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler would contend, but rather, when.
www.pgatour.comHere’s the latest I can confirm based on recent coverage:
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The top story revolves around Scottie Scheffler contending at the RBC Heritage with Matt Fitzpatrick leading into moving day, a situation that has put Scheffler in a position where he’s chasing Fitzpatrick on Sunday. This sets up a potential duel between the world No. 1 and Fitzpatrick at Harbour Town, their shared history adding intrigue to the final round.[4]
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At the WM Phoenix Open earlier in 2026, Scheffler faced the risk of missing the cut for the first time since 2022, while Fitzpatrick was in the mix near the lead. The round-by-round coverage highlighted Scheffler’s struggles around the greens and the challenge of competing against Fitzpatrick on a tough scoring day.[2]
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In related context, prior events have seen Fitzpatrick and Scheffler paired in final groups or in close proximity on leaderboards at Harbour Town and other events, often accompanied by strong finishes from Fitzpatrick and persistent charge from Scheffler.[3][4]
If you’d like, I can pull more detailed summaries from the specific articles or provide a quick comparison of their recent form and head-to-head results over the last few months. I can also set up a short digest of key quotes and turning points from those rounds.
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Citations:
- Matt Fitzpatrick leads into Moving Day at RBC Heritage with Scheffler in pursuit.[4]
- Scheffler in danger of missing cut at WM Phoenix Open, with Fitzpatrick in contention nearby.[2]
- Context on past duels and joint contention at Harbour Town and other events.[3][4]