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Matt Fitzpatrick leads by three strokes going into Sunday’s final round at the RBC Heritage tournament and he’s in hot pursuit of his second victory in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Fitzpatrick leads after highlight-reel second round at RBC Heritage
Matt Fitzpatrick leads after the second round of the RBC Heritage and talked about his family's history with the course in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
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Coach talk pays off as Fitzpatrick shoots 65 at RBC with 20 putts
Matt Fitzpatrick said he has a long talk with his coach ahead of the RBC Heritage, and it seems to have worked. He shot 65 in Round 1, needing just 20 putts.
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