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

After a dramatic playoff win at the RBC Heritage, Matt Fitzpatrick revealed that his caddie's words of encouragement, reminiscent of those used by Rory McIlroy during his 2025 Grand Slam success, helped spur him on to victory. Fitzpatrick had let a four-shot lead slip away during the final round, but he responded with a winning birdie putt on the first extra playoff hole to claim his fourth PGA Tour title. The Englishman's caddie, Daniel Parratt, had 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 Parratt was channeling Diamond, and the advice seemed to work, as he went on to hit a remarkable four-iron shot and sink the winning putt. Despite a late stumble, Fitzpatrick held on to win, citing 'a lot of grit' and praising the support of the crowd, even as they cheered heavily for his opponent, Scottie Scheffler. The victory marked Fitzpatrick's second win in as many starts and his fourth PGA Tour title overall.