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Matt Fitzpatrick Rides a Good Bounce and Great Golf to a 63 to Lead Viktor Hovland at Hilton Head
Fitzpatrick led at 14 under after a 63, while Viktor Hovland’s 65 kept him in the final pairing.
- On Friday, Matt Fitzpatrick shot an 8-under 63 at Harbour Town Golf Links to vault into the lead at the RBC Heritage, reaching 14-under 128 halfway through the tournament.
- Norway's Viktor Hovland trails by one stroke at 13-under after carding a 65, navigating tougher afternoon wind conditions at the course to remain in contention.
- A fortunate break at the 14 aided Fitzpatrick, whose tee shot bounced off a tree and sprinkler head before he sank a 33-foot putt. "It's obviously nice to get those breaks," Fitzpatrick said.
- Harris English holds third place at 10-under following a 68, while Ludvig Aberg, Patrick Cantlay, and Austrian Sepp Straka are tied at 9-under.
- Seeking a repeat of his 2023 victory, Fitzpatrick credited the recent course restoration by Davis Love III as all 82 players will compete through the weekend with no 36-hole cut.
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