Fitzpatrick Credits Caddie's McIlroy-Inspired Advice for Playoff Victory

Matt Fitzpatrick has attributed his caddie's words of encouragement, reminiscent of those used by Rory McIlroy during his 2025 Grand Slam win, to his dramatic playoff victory at the RBC Heritage. Fitzpatrick let a four-shot lead slip away during the final round, but his caddie's advice helped him regain focus and secure his fourth PGA Tour title. The Englishman recalled that his caddie, Daniel Parratt, told him 'we'd have taken this start of the week' before the playoff, echoing the words of McIlroy's caddie, Harry Diamond, during the Masters. Fitzpatrick joked that he felt like he was in a similar situation to McIlroy and that the advice gave him the confidence to hit a crucial four-iron shot and ultimately win the tournament. Fitzpatrick's victory marked his second win in as many starts, and he praised the crowd for creating an electric atmosphere, despite their clear support for his opponent, Scottie Scheffler. The Englishman even poked fun at the American fans, saying they had short memories, given the recent Ryder Cup win. Scheffler, who finished runner-up for the second consecutive week, also commended the fans for their support, saying they were 'cordial' in their cheering. The PGA Tour now heads to Louisiana for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans, a two-man team event at TPC Louisiana.