2025 RBC Heritage – Tournament Preview & Analysis
The 2025 RBC Heritage is set to take place from April 17-20 at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. This Signature Event on the PGA Tour features a $20 million purse and a limited field of 72 players, making it one of the most anticipated tournaments following the Masters.
Tournament Details
Event: RBC Heritage (PGA Tour Signature Event)
Dates: April 17-20, 2025
Location: Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, SC
Course: Par 71, 7,213 yards
Purse: $20 million
Defending Champion: Scottie Scheffler
TV Coverage: CBS, Golf Channel, ESPN+ (streaming)
Course Overview
Harbour Town Golf Links, designed by Pete Dye, is known for its tight fairways, small greens, and strategic layout. Unlike Augusta National, where players can rely on power, Harbour Town demands precision shot-making and course management. The greens average 3,700 square feet, making them the second smallest on the PGA Tour behind Pebble Beach.
Players must navigate water hazards on all 18 holes, and shaping shots around tree-lined fairways is crucial. The course favors accurate ball strikers who can scramble effectively when missing greens.
Top Contenders & Betting Odds
Scottie Scheffler (+360)
World No. 1 and defending champion.
Won the 2024 Masters and followed it up with a victory at Harbour Town.
Has finished T-11 or better in his last two RBC Heritage appearances.
Collin Morikawa (+1000)
One of the best iron players on Tour.
Finished T-10 at the Masters and has a strong track record on precision-based courses.
Ludvig Åberg (+1100)
Nearly won the 2025 Masters before a late collapse.
Won the 2023 RSM Classic, a course similar to Harbour Town.
Xander Schauffele (+1200)
Consistently ranks among the best ball strikers on Tour.
Finished T-8 at the Masters and has been in contention in multiple events.
Jordan Spieth (+4500)
2022 RBC Heritage champion and 2023 runner-up.
Has never missed a cut at Harbour Town and thrives on courses requiring creativity.
Corey Conners (+2500)
A longshot pick with strong ball-striking ability.
Finished T-8 at the Masters and ranks 13th in greens in regulation.
Tournament Outlook
The 2025 RBC Heritage promises to be a highly competitive event, with 26 of the top 30 players in the world rankings in the field. The no-cut format ensures that all players will compete through Sunday, adding to the drama.
