Venue & Schedule
Location: Sea Island Golf Club, St. Simons Island, Georgia
Courses:
Seaside Course – Par 70, 7,005 yards (links-style, coastal winds)
Plantation Course – Par 72, 7,060 yards (tree-lined, water hazards)
Dates: Thursday, November 20 – Sunday, November 23, 2025
Rounds: First two rounds split between Seaside & Plantation; weekend rounds on Seaside
Weather Conditions
Forecast: Mild late-autumn Georgia weather, highs in the mid-60s °F, lows in the 50s °F
Wind: Coastal breezes 10–15 mph, especially impactful on Seaside’s exposed holes
Impact: Favorable scoring conditions; wind specialists and accurate iron players gain advantage
Course Conditions
Seaside Course: Links-style, exposed to ocean winds, ranked among toughest PGA Tour venues in 2024
Plantation Course: Redesigned in 2019, more forgiving but requires precision off the tee
Scoring Trends: Historically low cuts; 2025 cut line at 7-under was the lowest in tournament history
Player Matchups to Watch
Harris English (+2000): Betting favorite, Ryder Cup member, strong FedExCup season
Brian Harman (+2500): Georgia native, Open Champion, excellent local course knowledge
Michael Thorbjornsen (+2500): Rising star, elite ball-striking, 8th here last year
Si Woo Kim (+2500): Consistent performer, thrives on precision layouts
Mackenzie Hughes (+5500): Past champion (2016), multiple runner-up finishes here
Andrew Novak: Local resident, led after 36 holes with blistering scoring
Tournament History
Established: 2010 (originally McGladrey Classic, renamed RSM Classic in 2015)
Past Champions:
2024 – Maverick McNealy
2023 – Ludvig Åberg (record -29, aggregate 253)
2022 – Adam Svensson
2021 – Talor Gooch
Other notable winners: Kevin Kisner (2015), Mackenzie Hughes (2016), Robert Streb (2014, 2020)
Charity Impact: Over $46 million raised since inception
Recent Player Form
Novak: Strong fall swing, already secured 2026 card
Thorbjornsen: Multiple top-10s this fall, consistent ball-striking
Harman: Local knowledge, steady form despite missed cut this week
Hughes: Multiple top-5 finishes at RSM, trending despite recent missed cuts
Echavarria: Runner-up in 2024, excels in windy seaside conditions
Betting Trends:
Last four winners were first-time PGA Tour champions
Winning scores range from -14 to -29 under par
Local residents (Harman, Hughes, Thompson) often contend due to course familiarity
