Scheffler played the final three holes in one-over – including a safe bogey on the 18th – to secure his latest win in a stretch so scintillating that it’s becoming harder and harder to describe.
From tee to green he was simply dominant, ranking first in strokes gained/off the tee and first in strokes gained/approach the green picking up a combined 12 shots on the field. Scheffler also ranked second in greens in regulation.
There were only four questions, and Harman just about one-worded every one of them like a girl attempting to send a guy who likes her a very strong hint.
Matt Fitzpatrick has an on-course demeanor seemingly made for the big games. Whether he’s calm because he’s filled with confidence or he’s confident because he’s so calm, the young man has proven he can deliver in the clutch.
Jordan Spieth had his typical flair for the dramatic late Sunday at the RBC Heritage, but ultimately it was Matt Fitzpatrick who prevailed on the third playoff hole after hitting a 9-iron to a foot for a kick-in birdie on the par-4 18th hole at Harbour Town Golf Links.
Although Fitzpatrick ranked seventh in strokes gained/approach the green, picking up more than six shots on the field with his Ping S55 irons, it was around the green where the 28-year-old Englishman shone.
The northern autumn produced an interesting mix of success stories in the men’s game. Some of the winners were obvious, some less so. Here are eight notable achievers deserving of attention.
Australian Golf Digest
