Hilton Head Island Golf | RBC Heritage

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The RBC Heritage golf tournament is the annual PGA tour event played on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Heritage, which started as the Heritage Classic and is one of only five tournaments to achieve this milestone.

If you love golf, there is no better place to be than Hilton Head this week. The Heritage 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 are attending in person or watching your favorite pro golfers from home, here’s everything you need to know about the RBC Heritage 2018. And answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the Heritage.

Where is RBC Heritage played?

The RBC Heritage is played at the Harbour Town Golf Links in the Sea Pines Resort on the south end of Hilton Head Island. 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. This year the lighthouse is wrapped in the tournament’s signature tartan plaid in honor of the 50th anniversary.

Want to walk the course virtually? Explore the course with photos and descriptions of each hole. You can follow the tournament on the 2018 Heritage Golf Course Map.

Tip: If you are going to the tournament, print out the map and take it with you. And remember any bags you carry in must be PGA-approved (clear plastic or vinyl, no larger than 12″ x 6″ x 12″).

When is the Heritage golf tournament?

The Heritage takes place in April, the week after the Masters Tournament. The RBC Heritage dates are April 9 – 15, 2018. Opening ceremonies and a parade kick off the event at the 18th green Monday morning.

The pro practice rounds are Monday and Tuesday. Wednesday is the RBC Heritage Pro-Am. Tournament play begins with the first round on Thursday. Sunday is the final round followed by the trophy presentation on the 18th green.

Who’s playing in the RBC Heritage?

The 2018 field includes defending champion Wesley Bryan and number one ranked player in the world Dustin Johnson. Also playing this year are Beau Hossler, Doc Redman, and Vijay Singh along with past champions Jim Furyk, Matt Kuchar, Graeme McDowell, and Brandt Snedeker.

Heritage golf tournament 2018 Leaderboard

You can see the 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

Get Tickets

If you want to watch the Heritage PGA Tour event in person, ticket information is available on the official RBC Heritage website.

With over 100,000 people expected for the Heritage, traffic and parking on the island will be a challenge. There is no general spectator parking inside Sea Pines. Use the shuttle from the Coligny Beach parking lot if you’re at the south end of the 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 Sea Pines Center during tournament hours.

Watch the TV Coverage

The Hilton Head PGA tournament will be covered on The Golf Channel and CBS Sports. Dates and times for each network are listed below.

Thursday, April 12

3:00–6:00 PM ET, The Golf Channel
replay 11:00 PM ET, The Golf Channel

Friday, April 13

3:00–6:00 PM ET, The Golf Channel
replay 11:00 PM ET, The Golf Channel

Saturday, April 14

1:00–2:30 PM ET, The Golf Channel
3:00–6:00 PM ET, CBS Sports
replay 11:00 PM ET, The Golf Channel

Sunday, April 15

1:00–2:30 PM ET, The Golf Channel
3:00–6:00 PM ET, CBS Sports
replay 7:00 PM ET, The Golf Channel

Watch a live stream

You can watch a live stream of the Heritage coverage on your mobile, tablet, or computer at PGAtourlive.com and GolfChannel.com. Live stream times for each website are listed below.