Matt Fitzpatrick carries a commanding three-shot lead into Sunday's final round of the RBC Heritage, but the world's hottest golfer, Scottie Scheffler, is breathing down his neck. After a shaky start in his third round, Fitzpatrick showcased the resilience of a champion, rallying with a brilliant back nine to card a 68 and maintain his advantage.

However, Scheffler served a powerful reminder of why he's the world number one, electrifying Harbour Town Golf Links with a sizzling 64 on Saturday. His charge up the leaderboard, which saw him go five-under through his first six holes, sent a buzz through the galleries and undoubtedly onto Fitzpatrick's radar.

This sets the stage for a dream final pairing: the steady Englishman with a lead to protect versus the relentless American seeking his fourth win in five starts. While Scheffler has publicly expressed admiration for Fitzpatrick's game, the friendly respect will be set aside for 18 holes of intense competition. Both are proven winners hungry for the tartan jacket.

Acknowledging the home crowd advantage, Fitzpatrick was pragmatic about the fan support he'll face. "We’re in America, so I wouldn’t expect any different," he said with a smile. "They’ve got to support their guy, and that’s totally fine. As long as they don’t shout in my backswing, then they can do whatever they want."

To navigate the pressure, Fitzpatrick plans to adopt a tunnel-vision approach, taking a page from Rory McIlroy's playbook. His strategy is clear: stay in his own lane, focus on his own process, and execute his own shots. It will be a classic test of precision versus power, composure versus momentum, making for a must-watch Sunday showdown at one of golf's most iconic venues.