Scottie Scheffler suffers fresh blow after RBC Heritage and Masters heartbreak

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Scottie Scheffler has suffered a fresh blow after missing out on RBC Heritage glory on Sunday, with Matt Fitzpatrick passing him in prize money on the PGA Tour for 2026.Fitzpatrick won a blockbuster play-off to claim glory at Hilton Head Island, with the Englishman producing despite the pressure.The golfer has banked $3.6million (£2.6m) following his exploits there, with the tournament carrying an overall purse of around $20m (£14m).Scheffler performed admirably, with the world number one securing $2.1m (£1.5m) after finishing second.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say However, per Golfweek, Fitzpatrick has now leapfrogged his rival to become the PGA's highest-earner for the year so far.His victory at the RBC Heritage came just weeks after he claimed success at the Valspar Championship back in March.Fitzpatrick has scooped $9.2m (£6.8m) for 2026, with Scheffler sitting second on $8.4 (£6.2m).Cameron Young and Jacob Bridgeman complete the top four, with the duo taking home $7.7m and...

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