The RBC Heritage Hilton Head golf tournament is the annual PGA Tour event played on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This year marks the 53rd Heritage, which started as the Heritage Classic golf tournament and is the only PGA TOUR event in South Carolina.
Update: The 53rd RBC Heritage is scheduled for April 12-18, 2021.
The 2021 Hilton Head PGA golf tournament will be played at this beautiful course overlooking the water, Harbour Town Marina and Lighthouse.
If you love golf, there is no better place than Hilton Head Island during Heritage week. The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing is one of the biggest events on the island, and everyone is gearing up to celebrate Plaid Nation and 50+ years of the Hilton Head golf tournament.
Whether you dream of attending in person or watching your favorite pro golfers from home, here’s everything you need to know about the RBC Heritage. And answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Hilton Head Island golf tournament.
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Where is RBC Heritage played?
The RBC Heritage is played at the Harbour Town Golf Links in the Sea Pines Resort, one of the most iconic Hilton Head golf courses. The Jack Nicklaus and Pete Dye designed golf course is famous for the spectacular view of the Harbour Town Lighthouse and yacht marina from the 18th hole. The red and white striped lighthouse and the yachts in Harbour Town are always featured during the Heritage coverage.
Want to walk the course virtually? Explore the course with photos and descriptions of each hole. You can also follow the Heritage golf tournament course on the course map.
Pro tip: If you are going to follow along with the tournament, download the map to your phone or print it out for easy reference.
When is the Hilton Head golf tournament?
The Heritage traditionally takes place in April, the week after the Masters Tournament. This year, the RBC Heritage dates are April 12-18, 2021.
Traditionally, the opening ceremonies and a parade kick off the event at the 18th green Monday morning, the pro practice rounds on Monday and Tuesday, and the RBC Heritage Pro-Am on Wednesday.
The first round of tournament play begins on Thursday. And continues with the second round on Friday, third round on Saturday, and final round on Sunday followed by the trophy presentation on the 18th green.
You can see the full schedule of events for the Heritage tournament and coverage here.
Who’s playing in the RBC Heritage?
With over 50 years of history, many legendary golfers have played the Hilton Head tournament. Past Heritage champions include Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Tom Watson, Davis Love III, and Greg Norman to name a few.
In 2020, the top five golfers in the world competed for the $7.1 million purse—and the famed plaid jacket. Expect top-ranked Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka, Justin Thomas, and Team RBC ambassador Dustin Johnson will be playing in the Hilton Head PGA tournament.
Current defending champion Webb Simpson, PGA Tour Pro Matt Kuchar, and other Team RBC Ambassadors are expected to compete. Other past champions Jim Furyk, Graeme McDowell, and Brandt Snedeker are likely to compete for the chance to win another tartan jacket. Top-ranked golfers like Billy Horschel, Charles Howell III, Louis Oosthuizen, and Cameron Smith have also competed in the RBC Heritage in past years.
Heritage golf tournament 2021 Leaderboard
You can see the complete list of players, check the scores, and see who’s teeing off when on the leaderboard and tee times once the tournament begins.
How to watch the Heritage
Watch the TV coverage and live stream
The Hilton Head PGA tournament will be covered on The Golf Channel and CBS Sports. Dates and times for each network will be confirmed closer to the tournament date:
- The Golf Channel:
- Thursday & Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm EST
- Saturday & Sunday from 1:00 to 2:30 pm EST
- CBS Sports:
- Saturday & Sunday 3:00 to 6:00 pm EST
You can also watch the live stream of the Heritage coverage on your mobile, tablet, or computer at PGAtourlive.com and GolfChannel.com. Check the websites for live stream times. PGA Tour Radio will also cover the tournament daily.
Plan ahead to get tickets
If you want to watch the Heritage PGA Tour event in person, the 2021 tournament is planned for April 12-18. Ticket information will be available on the official RBC Heritage website here. You’ll find options for different pass packages, as well as day tickets for practice rounds and tournament days.
If you are traveling to Hilton Head for the RBC Heritage, make your reservations early as over 100,000 people are expected to attend the tournament (135,000 attended in 2019).
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Pro tip: With the popularity of the Harbour Town golf tournament, traffic and parking for the tournament can be a challenge. There is no general spectator parking inside Sea Pines. The best option is to use the shuttle from the Coligny Beach parking lot if you’re at the south end of Hilton Head Island or the shuttle from the Coastal Discovery Museum if you’re coming from the north end. The designated Uber and taxi drop off is at The Shops at Sea Pines Center during tournament hours (which is a bit of a walk from the tournament entrance at the golf club).
No matter how you follow the Heritage, it’s one of the most fun PGA tournaments to watch. Cheers to over 50 years of the Hilton Head golf tournament!
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