‘Very, very special’: Matt Fitzpatrick denies Jordan Spieth to win RBC Heritage

The Englishman birdied the third extra hole at Hilton Head.

Matt Fitzpatrick with the trophy (Stephen B. Morton/AP)

US Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick defeated Jordan Spieth in a thrilling play-off to win his first regular PGA Tour title in the RBC Heritage.

Fitzpatrick birdied the third extra hole at Hilton Head after the pair had finished tied on 17 under par, with Spieth missing two excellent chances to successfully defend a title for the first time in his career.