Matt Fitzpatrick silenced partisan crowds to win the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage, overcoming Scott Scheffler in a gripping finale. Meanwhile, Jon Rahm dominated LIV Golf, claiming his second tournament victory of the season by six strokes. Fitzpatrick described the hostile atmosphere as "a great feeling" but noted nothing beats beating rivals under such pressure.

LIV's financial picture grows murkier as speculation mounts about their funding. Scott Vincent received $1 million for finishing fourth last Sunday, while Bryson DeChambeau reportedly wants $500m to remain with the league. LIV CEO Scott O'Neil assured money remains for this season but acknowledged future investment needs finding.

The Saudi-backed circuit has burned through an estimated $5 billion since 2021, driving prize money inflation across golf. While men's tournaments feature multimillion purses, women's golf benefits too, with the Chevron Championship offering $8m. Fitzpatrick's Sheffield steel shone through as he became the latest player to capitalize on golf's financial boom.