2023 RBC Heritage Hilton Head Golf Tournament: What You Need To Know

The 2023 RBC Heritage Hilton Head golf tournament is the annual PGA Tour event played on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

This year marks the 55th Heritage, which started as the Heritage Classic and is the only PGA Tour event in South Carolina.

The Hilton Head PGA golf tournament is played at the beautiful course overlooking the water, Harbour Town Marina and Lighthouse. And If you love golf, there is nothing better than Hilton Head Island during Heritage week.

The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing is one of the biggest events on the island, and has been celebrated by Plaid Nation fans for more than 50 years of the Hilton Head golf tournament. The event helps thousands of people in need each year through the Heritage Classic Foundation.

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 tournament. 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 players, 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 10-16, 2023.

The opening ceremonies and a parade kick off the event at the 18th green at noon on Tuesday. The pro practice rounds are on Monday (closed to spectators) and Tuesday, and the RBC Heritage Pro-Am takes place on Wednesday. 

The first round of play begins on Thursday and continues with the second round on Friday, the third round on Saturday. The final round is played on Sunday followed by the trophy presentation on the 18th green.

You can see the full schedule of events for the Heritage 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. 

This year's RBC Heritage will host the top golfers in the world to compete for the $8.3 million purse - and the famed plaid jacket. One of the world's top ranked golfers and team RBC ambassador Dustin Johnson will likely be playing in Hilton Head. Also expect top-ranked Rory McIlroy, Jon Rahm, Brooks Koepka, and Justin Thomas. 

Current defending champion Jordan Spieth, PGA Tour Pros like Matt Kuchar, and other Team RBC Ambassadors are expected to compete. Other past champions Stewart Cink, Web Simpson, 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 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 match 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 date:

• The Golf Channel:
  • Thursday & Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 pm EST
  • Saturday & Sunday from 1:00 to 3:00 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 event daily.

How to get tickets 

If you want to watch the Heritage PGA Tour event in person, tickets are expected to sell out. Ticket information is 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 game days.

You can find the latest information on fan safety guidelines for attendees here.

If you're planning to travel to Hilton Head for the RBC Heritage, make your reservations early - hotel rooms and rentals book up quickly as beach season kicks off. In past years over 100,000 people have attended (attendance was 101,290 in 2022).

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Pro tip: With the logistics of the Harbour Town golf tournament, traffic and parking can be a challenge. There is no general spectators parking inside Sea Pines. The best option is to use the designated parking and shuttle from the Coastal Discovery Museum at the north end of the island. The designated Uber and taxi drop-off is at The Shops at Sea Pines Center during event hours (which is a bit of a walk from the entrance at the golf club). 

If you're staying near Coligny Beach or in Sea Pines, it's a short bike ride to Harbourtown and there is designated bike parking next to the Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse parking lot.

And be sure to fuel up at one of Hilton Head's best breakfast restaurants before you head to the course.

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 professional golf!