The RBC Heritage Hilton Head golf tournament is the annual PGA Tour event played on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This year marks the 52nd Heritage, which started as the Heritage Classic golf tournament and is the only PGA TOUR event in South Carolina.
Update as of 4/16/20: The 52nd RBC Heritage is back on and will take place June 18-21, without spectators.
Update as of 3/17/20: The PGA has canceled the 2020 RBC Heritage.
The 2020 Hilton Head PGA golf tournament originally scheduled for April 13-19, will be played in June 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, however, the RBC Heritage dates are June 18-21, 2020. Traditionally, the opening ceremonies and a parade kick off the event at the 18th green Monday morning but the schedule for this year’s events is to be announced.
Usually, the pro practice rounds are Monday and Tuesday, and 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.
You can see the full schedule of events for the Heritage tournament and attractions 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.
Competing for this year’s $7.1 million purse—and the famed plaid jacket—are top players from around the world. Matt Kuchar is the latest PGA Tour Pro to commit to the RBC Heritage. Expect last year’s defending champion C.T. Pan and Team RBC Ambassadors Dustin Johnson and Webb Simpson.
Team RBC Ambassadors and 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 2020 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
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.
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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).
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 are listed below.
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.
- The Golf Channel: Thursday–Friday, 3:00–6:00 pm; Saturday–Sunday, 1:00–2:30 pm
- CBS Sports: Saturday–Sunday, 3:00–6:00 pm
- PGA TOUR Radio Channel 208 or 93: Thursday–Sunday, 12:00–6:00 pm
- PGA TOUR LIVE: Thursday–Friday, 7:30 am–3:00 pm (Featured Groups); Thursday–Friday, 3:00–6:00 pm (Featured Holes); Saturday–Sunday, 3:00–6:00 pm (CBS Simulcast)
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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