The RBC Heritage is officially underway at Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, marking a significant event in the PGA Tour calendar. Designed by the legendary Pete Dye with assistance from golf icon Jack Nicklaus, this course opened its doors in 1969 and has since become a staple in the golfing community. Renowned for its challenging layout, Harbour Town Golf Links is not just a beautiful setting but also ranks as one of the best courses in the nation.
As the tournament kicks off on April 17, 2025, it features an elite field of players vying for a share of the impressive $20 million purse, with a whopping $3.6 million awarded to the winner. This year, Harbour Town will play to 7,213 yards with a par of 71, providing ample opportunity for both strategy and skill. The course's design, with its tight fairways and tree-lined corridors, emphasizes accuracy over power, making it a true test for even the most seasoned professionals.
Among the star-studded lineup is top-ranked Scottie Scheffler, who recently finished fourth at the Masters. He is joined by 43 of the top 50 players in the Official World Ranking, ensuring that the competition will be fierce. Notable names like Justin Rose, who was the runner-up at Augusta, and other Masters competitors such as Sungjae Im, Ludvig Åberg, Xander Schauffele, Jason Day, and Corey Conners are also in attendance, eager to continue their momentum from last week’s major.
As excitement builds, the first-round tee times have been announced, with players starting their rounds early in the morning. The first group of Nick Taylor and Bud Cauley will tee off at 8:00 AM EDT, followed by pairings that include veterans and rising stars alike. The full list of tee times showcases a mix of talent, ensuring that fans will be treated to thrilling golf throughout the day.
Here’s a look at some of the first-round pairings:
- 8:00 AM EDT - Nick Taylor, Bud Cauley
- 8:10 AM EDT - Brian Campbell, Sami Valimaki
- 8:20 AM EDT - Matt Kuchar, Sam Stevens
- 8:30 AM EDT - Max Homa, Denny McCarthy
- 8:40 AM EDT - Sam Burns, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
- 8:50 AM EDT - Taylor Pendrith, Adam Hadwin
- 9:00 AM EDT - Sepp Straka, Davis Thompson
- 9:10 AM EDT - Keegan Bradley, Akshay Bhatia
- 9:25 AM EDT - Matthieu Pavon, Adam Scott
- 9:35 AM EDT - Matt Fitzpatrick, Eric Cole
- 9:45 AM EDT - Si Woo Kim, Patrick Cantlay
- 9:55 AM EDT - Russell Henley, Tom Hoge
- 10:05 AM EDT - Sungjae Im, Tommy Fleetwood
- 10:15 AM EDT - Viktor Hovland, Scottie Scheffler
- 10:25 AM EDT - Corey Conners, Justin Thomas
- 10:40 AM EDT - Shane Lowry, Jordan Spieth
- 10:50 AM EDT - Lucas Glover, J.J. Spaun
- 11:00 AM EDT - Daniel Berger, Gary Woodland
- 11:10 AM EDT - Karl Vilips, Rickie Fowler
- 11:20 AM EDT - Harris English, Jacob Bridgeman
- 11:30 AM EDT - Patrick Rodgers, Ryo Hisatsune
- 11:40 AM EDT - Mackenzie Hughes, Ryan Gerard
- 11:55 AM EDT - Thomas Detry, Nick Dunlap
- 12:05 PM EDT - Wyndham Clark, Will Zalatoris
- 12:15 PM EDT - J.T. Poston, Robert MacIntyre
- 12:25 PM EDT - Jason Day, Tony Finau
- 12:35 PM EDT - Chris Kirk, Cameron Young
- 12:45 PM EDT - Aaron Rai, Stephan Jaeger
- 12:55 PM EDT - Cam Davis, Max Greyserman
- 1:10 PM EDT - Brian Harman, Byeong Hun An
- 1:20 PM EDT - Austin Eckroat, Billy Horschel
- 1:30 PM EDT - Ludvig Åberg, Xander Schauffele
- 1:40 PM EDT - Collin Morikawa, Sahith Theegala
- 1:50 PM EDT - Min Woo Lee, Justin Rose
- 2:00 PM EDT - Michael Kim, Andrew Novak
- 2:10 PM EDT - Joe Highsmith, Maverick McNealy
As the tournament progresses, fans and players alike are looking forward to what promises to be an exciting week of golf. Harbour Town Golf Links has a reputation for producing thrilling finishes, and with such a competitive field, this year’s RBC Heritage is set to deliver. After the tournament concludes, the course will undergo restoration, closing from May 5 through November 10, 2025, ensuring it remains one of the premier golfing destinations in the country.
Stay tuned for updates on scores and performances as the RBC Heritage unfolds, with the excitement only expected to grow as the weekend approaches.
