Matt Fitzpatrick Shoots 63 to Lead RBC Heritage Golf Tournament
Matt Fitzpatrick shot a perfect 63 with no bogeys to take the lead at the RBC Heritage golf tournament in South Carolina. The former US Open champion is one shot ahead of Viktor Hovland.
Matt Fitzpatrick of England fired a flawless 8-under-par 63 on Friday to grab a one-shot lead at the RBC Heritage tournament in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The former US Open champion made no bogeys during his second round.
Fitzpatrick now sits at 14-under-par 128 total, one stroke ahead of Norway's Viktor Hovland. The Englishman is trying to repeat his 2023 victory at the same tournament.
Fitzpatrick has a personal connection to the area, having vacationed on Hilton Head Island as a child. He's playing at Harbour Town Golf Links, where he previously captured his first PGA Tour victory three years ago.
The 63 was one of the best rounds of the day and vaulted Fitzpatrick from the pack into the lead position. His bogey-free performance showed the kind of consistency needed to win on tour.
Fitzpatrick is positioning himself to win the same tournament he captured in 2023. A bogey-free round of 63 is exceptional golf that puts him in prime position for another victory.
The tournament continues through the weekend, with Fitzpatrick looking to maintain his lead.
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