Fitzpatrick beats Scheffler at Heritage

Fitzpatrick entered the final round with a three-shot lead but had to fend off a late charge from Scheffler, who was seeking his second consecutive win after the Masters.

The Sheffield-born golfer silenced a pro-American crowd with a clinical 13-foot birdie putt to seal the $3.6 million top prize.

Following the win, Fitzpatrick made a lighthearted dig at the gallery's Ryder Cup-style chanting, noting the special nature of the victory.

The result moves Fitzpatrick to a career-high number three in the official world golf rankings.