With The Masters now in the rearview mirror, attention quickly turns to the RBC Heritage, one of the PGA Tour’s signature events.
Coming just a week after Augusta, the tournament always attracts a strong field, and once again, many of the world’s best players have made the trip to Hilton Head.
The Golfing Gazette has all the key information ahead of the RBC Heritage, including the field, TV schedule, and prize money.
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When and where is the RBC Heritage played?
The RBC Heritage 2026 runs from Thursday, April 16, through Sunday, April 19. Harbour Town has hosted the event since the course opened in 1969.
Harbour Town Golf Links
- Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
- Established: 1969
- Architect: Pete Dye
- Par: 71
- Yardage: 7,243
Which players are in the RBC Heritage field?
Rory McIlroy is the standout absentee from the RBC Heritage field this week, but there is no shortage of star power at Hilton Head.
World number one Scottie Scheffler headlines the field, with the likes of Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Tommy Fleetwood, Justin Thomas and Cameron Young also in action.
RBC Heritage tee times
The tee times for the first two rounds of the RBC Heritage have been confirmed. Here are the marquee groups:
Round One
- 9:55 am: Chris Gotterup, Viktor Hovland
- 10:05 am: Justin Thomas, Ludvig Aberg
- 10:15 am: Cameron Young, Jordan Spieth
Round Two
- 9:35 am: Collin Morikawa, Shane Lowry
- 9:45 am: Tommy Fleetwood, Sam Burns
- 9:55 am: Matt Fitzpatrick, Scottie Scheffler
Find the full list of tee times on the PGA Tour website.
RBC Heritage TV schedule
Golf Channel will air all four rounds of the RBC Heritage in the United States, and NBC will also televise weekend coverage.
| Day | Channel (Eastern Time) |
| Thursday | Golf Channel (2 – 6 pm) |
| Friday | Golf Channel (2 – 6 pm) |
| Saturday | Golf Channel (1 – 3 pm); CBS (3 – 6 pm) |
| Sunday | Golf Channel (1 – 3 pm); CBS (3 – 6 pm) |
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What is the prize money at RBC Heritage?
The total prize money at this week’s RBC Heritage is $20 million.
The winner will take home $3.6 million, while the second- and third-place finishers will earn $2.16 million and $1.36 million, respectively.
RBC Heritage expert picks
The Golfing Gazette experts have made their picks for the RBC Heritage this week.
Jordan Harris: If Russell Henley is going to win a signature event this year on the PGA Tour, it is surely most likely to come at Hilton Head. Henley is one of the most accurate drivers on tour, and he produced a hugely impressive final round at The Masters to put himself in contention for a time.
James Shearman: Patrick Cantlay is a leading contender to win the RBC Heritage this week for two reasons. Firstly, he has an excellent record at the tournament, with three top-five finishes in the last four years. Secondly, Cantlay’s form is trending in the right direction after finishing T12 at The Masters and T7 at the Valspar Championship.
Charlie Walker: Xander Schauffele has been rejuvenated in 2026 and has done everything but win a golf tournament. He was well in the mix at Augusta, but a few holes on Saturday cost him dearly. He still got inside the top 10, and I expect him to get a well-deserved win at Harbour Town.
Peter Lynch: Tommy Fleetwood was among the players in contention at The Masters, only to fade away after a disappointing final round. But I think he has the mental strength to recover and the game to come out on top this week, although it won’t be easy given the strength of the field.
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