Fitzpatrick had three-shot advantage heading into the final round but Scottie Scheffler's birdies on 15th and 16th hole plus his own bogey on 18th left the scores tied after 72 holes before the playoffs decided the winner.

RBC Heritage: Matt Fitzpatrick hits 'out of world shot' to beat Scottie Scheffler in playoff - WATCH

Fitzpatrick, the only player in the final seven pairs to break 70 on Sunday, became the third Englishman to win the title after Paul Casey and Luke Donald.

Matt Fitzpatrick becomes third England player to win Valspar Championship on US PGA Tour

Europe led the USA 6.5-1.5 at the Ryder Cup in Rome after saving three fourballs matches late on Friday to deny an American fightback. Rory McIlroy and Matt Fitzpatrick were the only European pair to win, 5 and 3 against Collin Morikawa and Xander Schauffele.

Golf: Late drama ensures Europe extend Ryder Cup lead to five

Matt Fitzpatrick said he feels more confident heading into the Ryder Cup after last year's U.S. Open triumph as he aims to earn his first points and create happier memories this year on his third appearance in the biennial event.

Golf: Team Europe's Matt Fitzpatrick finally feels like he belongs at the Ryder Cup

England's Matt Fitzpatrick beat defending champion Jordan Spieth in a thrilling sudden-death playoff on Sunday to win the PGA's RBC Heritage tournament. The pair, who played in the same group in the final round, both ended regulation play on 17-under 267 after Spieth shot 66 and Fitzpatrick 68 at Harbour Town on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Golf: Englishman Matt Fitzpatrick wins PGA's RBC Heritage