Scottie Scheffler says what’s ‘really easy’ about the RBC Heritage and compares the golf course to Augusta National

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Scottie Scheffler defends his RBC Heritage title this week after a decent performance at The Masters.

For 99% of players, finishing fourth at Augusta National is an outstanding achievement.

For the world number one and reigning champion, however, it was an underwhelming result.

Scheffler will aim to return to winning ways in Hilton Head, which he spoke about in his pre-tournament press conference.

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Scottie Scheffler appreciates ‘really easy’ aspect of RBC Heritage

The RBC heritage was Scheffler’s fourth of seven PGA Tour victories last season, not including the Hero World Challenge and the Paris Olympics.

So, with recently-crowned Masters champion Rory McIlroy not in the field, he’ll fancy his chances this week.

He spoke about what it will be like to defend his trophy, and what’s “really easy” about the event.

“It’s fun being back here in Hilton Head,” Scheffler said. “We have special memories here from last year’s tournament. It’s good to be back in town. Like I said, the food’s really good.

“It feels like a really easy week for us coming off of Augusta. The golf course is really great. It’s a simple week for us. Most people rent houses here in the community. It’s easy to get to the golf course. It’s a simple, calm week for us, and it’s a lot of fun as well.”

Scottie Scheffler compares RBC Heritage golf course to Augusta National

The RBC Heritage is played at Harbour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head, South Carolina.

Harbour Town is no Augusta National, but it has previously been rated one of the best public golf courses in the United States.

Scheffler compared the two and pointed out how they present different challenges. If anything, this course should suit him better.

“It’s definitely a positional golf course for sure,” he added. “This golf course is much more about control and putting your ball in the right spots and staying out of trouble.

“The fairways here are much smaller than Augusta and a flatter golf course overall. A bit of a different test, but definitely still a good test.”