RBC Heritage 2025: Golf’s Best Battle at Harbour Town
The RBC Heritage 2025 is underway at the historic Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina, immediately following the excitement of the Masters.
Known for its tight fairways, small greens, and coastal winds, this iconic PGA Tour stop challenges the world's best golfers in unique ways — precision, strategy, and creativity are rewarded over pure power.
It’s a refreshing contrast from Augusta’s drama, offering a different but equally elite golfing test.
Tournament Details
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Dates: April 17–20, 2025
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Location: Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
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Course Par: 71
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Yardage: 7,121 yards
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Purse: $20 million
The RBC Heritage remains one of the most prestigious "Signature Events" on the PGA Tour calendar.
Top Contenders This Year
| Player | Highlights |
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| Scottie Scheffler | Fresh off Masters 2025 victory, in dominant form |
| Rory McIlroy | Searching for his first RBC Heritage win |
| Collin Morikawa | Ball-striking brilliance perfectly suited for Harbour Town |
| Ludvig Åberg | Swedish rising star, runner-up at Masters 2025 |
| Jordan Spieth | Former Heritage champion, thrives on short, strategic courses |
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Scottie Scheffler is attempting to complete a rare back-to-back Masters-Heritage double.
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Rory McIlroy aims to end his post-Masters drought with a strong performance here.
What Makes Harbour Town Special
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Narrow fairways lined with Spanish moss-draped oaks.
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Tiny, elevated greens demanding precision approach shots.
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Coastal breezes that make club selection tricky.
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Iconic 18th hole: A closing hole framed by the famous Harbour Town Lighthouse.
Players must constantly think two or three shots ahead — power alone doesn’t win at Harbour Town.
Early Tournament Highlights
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First Round Leader:
Collin Morikawa leads at -6 after a near-flawless round featuring 7 birdies. -
Biggest Move:
Ludvig Åberg firing a -5 under round, keeping the Masters momentum alive. -
Scottie Scheffler:
Solid start at -3, lurking close to the leaders.
Fan Experience
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Harbour Town offers one of the most intimate fan environments in golf.
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Fans can walk closely alongside players through the course’s narrow corridors.
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Spectacular coastal scenery — beach, boats, and lighthouse backdrops.
Viewership is booming globally via CBS, Golf Channel, and PGA Tour Live.
Conclusion
The RBC Heritage 2025 brings a unique blend of coastal charm, mental toughness, and world-class golf just a week after the Masters.
With legends and future stars battling on one of the most picturesque courses on tour, this year’s edition promises an unforgettable finish.
In the shadows of the lighthouse, one player will shine — and claim victory at one of golf’s most cherished venues.
