Matt Fitzpatrick Tops RBC Heritage with Bogey-Free Round at Hilton Head
Matt Fitzpatrick moved into a one-shot lead at the RBC Heritage after a stunning eight-under 63. He produced a bogey-free round at Hilton Head and made eight birdies, including a 36-foot putt on the 15th. The 31-year-old is the 2022 U.S. Open champion.
Round highlights
Fitzpatrick started Friday after an opening 65 that left him in a six-way tie for third. He avoided any bogeys and finished highly composed throughout the second round.
Leaderboard after 36 holes
| Player | Second-round score | Total relative to par |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Fitzpatrick | 63 | 14 under |
| Viktor Hovland | 65 | 13 under |
| Robert MacIntyre | 68 | 8 under |
| Scottie Scheffler | 67 | 7 under |
Viktor Hovland maintained second place, finishing one stroke behind. Overnight leader Ludvig Aberg slipped to a tie for fourth after three bogeys on the back nine. Robert MacIntyre ended the day six shots off the lead.
World number one Scottie Scheffler carded a 67 and sits seven shots adrift. Sahith Theegala provided a highlight by holing out from 199 yards during the day.
Fitzpatrick leads at the midway point as the event moves toward the weekend. He will seek to extend his advantage when play resumes. Follow further coverage at Filmogaz.com.
