Tour Ambassador’s blade delivers fourth PGA Tour win, and the only two PGA Tour victories this season decided with a blade putter

Tinley Park, Ill.   – Bettinardi Golf congratulates Tour Ambassador Matt Fitzpatrick on claiming his second RBC Heritage title Sunday at Harbour Town Golf Links, winning on the first playoff hole over the number one golfer in the world to secure his fourth PGA Tour victory, and his second win in his last three PGA Tour starts.

The defining moment came on the 73rd hole. After a 4-iron approach from 204 yards, Fitzpatrick stood over a 13-foot birdie putt with the championship on the line. He rolled it in with his Tour Department DASS BB1 Flow, sealing the title and a $3.6 million share of the $20 million signature event purse. It mirrored his 2023 RBC Heritage win, also decided in a playoff at Harbour Town with the BB1 Flow in his hands.

“This is a tournament I wanted to win growing up more than any of the majors before I understood more about the game,” Fitzpatrick said. “To go toe-to-toe with Scottie and get it over the line is special.”

Throughout the week, Fitzpatrick used the same putter to win the Valspar Championship last month. Built to his exact specifications and rooted in the BB Series platform, the putter delivered the consistent roll and feedback Harbour Town’s demanding greens require.

Fitzpatrick returned to the BB1 Flow earlier this season after a brief run with a BB48 mallet prototype. He explained the switch ahead of his Valspar victory.

“My make rates between 5 to 15 feet were much better with the blade, and that kind of convinced me to go back.”

The decision has paid off. Since putting the BB1 Flow back in the bag at The Players Championship, Fitzpatrick has posted a runner-up at TPC Sawgrass and wins at the Valspar Championship and RBC Heritage. His two PGA Tour wins this season are the only two on Tour decided with a blade putter, a quiet counterpoint to the mallet trend dominating fields.

“Two wins in three starts with his trusted BB1 Flow says everything,” said Sam Bettinardi, President of Bettinardi Golf. “The BB Series has been a staple on Tour for over two decades because players trust it when it matters most. Matt proved that again on Sunday.”

Fitzpatrick’s victory moves him to being ranked #3 in the Official World Golf Rankings, and adds to Bettinardi’s record of more than 100 professional victories worldwide. The BB Series is available now at bettinardi.com and through authorized retailers.

About Bettinardi Golf

Founded in 1998, Bettinardi Golf is a family-owned manufacturer of precision golf equipment headquartered in Tinley Park, Illinois. Built on a commitment to craftsmanship and American manufacturing, Bettinardi designs, mills, and assembles every putter domestically, a standard that extends to its headcovers and metal accessories as well. The company’s forged irons and wedges are designed and assembled in the United States. With a family legacy rooted in feel, precision, and performance, Bettinardi Golf has earned more than 100 professional victories worldwide.

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ECCO GOLF ambassador, Thomas Bjørn, delivered an impressive performance at the Stifel Charity Classic for his first individual victory on the PGA TOUR Champions.

Bjørn, wearing ECCO GOLF LT1, shot a final round four-under-par 67 to get into a playoff – where he would triumph on the first sudden death hole.

His victory this week at Norwood Hills Country Club marks his second title of 2025, after winning the American Family Insurance Championship back in June.

Commenting on his second victory of 2025, Bjørn said: “I played so well this year, I got close in a few of the majors and I think when you’re in those senior major championships where you’re going up against some really strong guys that eventually you’re going to get over the line, eventually something’s going to go your way.”

Timo Vollrath, Head of Global Marketing at ECCO GOLF, commented on Bjørn’s latest triumph: “Thomas has been a stalwart of ECCO GOLF for many years, and we’re delighted to see him thriving on the PGA TOUR Champions.

“It’s a privilege to work with Thomas, and he is a fantastic ambassador for ECCO GOLF shoes. We look forward to continuing to support him going forward!” he added.

In addition to Thomas Bjørn, ECCO GOLF shoes are worn in competition around the world by Lydia Ko, Thorbjørn Olesen, Alison Lee, Erik van Rooyen, Henrik Stenson, Freddy Schott, Janet Lin, Rick Shiels and Erik Anders Lang among others. For further information about ECCO GOLF, please visit golf.ecco.com.

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Husqvarna, a global leader in robotic lawn mowing and part of Husqvarna Group, has signed a multi-year agreement to become the new Title Partner of the British Masters – one of the world’s most historic golf tournaments.

The 2026 Husqvarna British Masters will be staged at The Belfry on the iconic Brabazon Course in England. In addition, Husqvarna will also be the official robotic mowing partner of the DP World Tour.

“Golf is the perfect stage to demonstrate the performance of Husqvarna’s robotic lawnmowers, already delivering world-class results at over 1,700 courses worldwide.

This partnership marks a shared commitment to reinvent golf course maintenance for a new era”, says Yvette Henshall-Bell, President Europe BU Husqvarna Forest & Garden Division, Husqvarna Group.

GREAT CHAMPIONS

First played in 1946, the British Masters has a distinguished history with past champions including Peter Thomson, Tony Jacklin, Bernhard Langer, Ian Woosnam, Seve Ballesteros, Sir Nick Faldo, Colin Montgomerie and Sweden’s Alex Noren in the 2025 tournament.

Six-time major winner Sir Nick Faldo, himself a Husqvarna Brand Ambassador, will return as host of the Husqvarna British Masters in 2026.

“As a former Champion, I take great pride in hosting this iconic tournament and it’s about to enter an exciting new era with this new partnership.

I love Husqvarna’s products, and they will be out in full force at The Belfry next August to make sure the Brabazon Course is in perfect condition”, says Sir Nick Faldo.

As part of the agreement, Husqvarna also becomes an Official Marketing Partner of the 2026 DP World Tour, building on the successful partnership in 2025.

PARTNERSHIPS IN 2026

In 2026 Husqvarna will be the Official Tournament Partner to the British Masters and the Amgen Irish Open, Corporate Partner to the BMW International Open, KLM Open and FedEx Open de France.

With this elevated status, Husqvarna will showcase its products across DP World Tour channels throughout the season, and partner with green keepers and course managers to deliver consistent quality on the tournament courses.

Recently, at the AIG Women’s Open at Royal Porthcawl in Wales, 15 Husqvarna CEORA robotic mowers maintained all 18 fairways during the tournament, marking the first time robotic mowers have maintained fairways live on the world golf stage.

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Ahead of reflecting on the historic milestone of surpassing Severiano Ballesteros, Rory Mcllory breaks down a turbulent afternoon that began with total control, veered through costly stumbles, and ended with a stunning eagle at 18,setting the stage for a playoff and a season-defining achievement.

Q. Before we talk about winning The Race to Dubai again, let’s talk about today and the events that unfolded, eagling the last, again. Tell us about today from your point of view?

Yeah, got off to the perfect start. 3-under through five, 4-under through seven. Felt like I had sort of taken control of the golf tournament. Was a couple ahead.

Then, yeah, I made two bogeys on the way in on 12 and 16 and didn’t birdie 14 and 15, the birdie holes. Obviously knew I needed something to happen on the last. I actually hit a great shot on 17, ended up a little short. Hit a great putt that lipped-out.

On the last, I knew what I had to do. I hit a great 5-wood. Lucky to see Rasmus’s putt before mine. His hung out a little bit before it started to turn, so got a read from him. It was a great way to finish, making the playoff.

But unfortunately hit it in the water there on 18 in the playoff. Just sort of put me behind the 8-ball. But happy for Matt. He’s had a great end of the season. Played great to get on the Ryder Cup Team, and then he sort of kept it going since, so really happy for him as well.

Last year you equaled Severiano Ballesteros’s Race to Dubai titles, and this year you surpassed him. Tell us how it feels to surpass his title.

I had a course with his wife, Carmen, before I went out to play today, and she told me how proud he would have been. You know, I said this on this green last year, he means so much to this tour and to the European Ryder Cup Team. We rally so much around his spirit and his quotes and everything he meant for European golf.

To equal him last year was cool but to surpass him this year, yeah, I didn’t get this far in my dreams, so it’s very cool.

Now just one behind Colin Montgomerie’s 8th record title. You don’t need it, but how much do you want it?

I want it, of course I do. I caught up with Monty this week when he was here a couple days ago and I saw him. Look, it seems within touching distance now. I’d love to be the winningest European in terms of Order of Merits and season-long races.

You know, I’ve probably got a few more good years left in me, and hopefully I can catch him and surpass him.

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