RBC Heritage 2024: Preview, betting tips & how to watch

The dust will barely have settled on Scottie Scheffler’s dominant Masters victory before the PGA Tour heads to Hilton Head for its next signature event.

The RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina is one of the most exciting stops on the PGA Tour calendar and will host a number of the best players in the world, given its elevated status and prize money.

Some may view it as a post-Masters hangover, but the RBC Heritage has long been a compelling event played on an exceptional course.

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Last year, Matt Fitzpatrick sealed his first PGA Tour win in a thrilling playoff over Jordan Spieth and the Yorkshireman is back to defend his title after his T22 finish at Augusta National.

Scheffler’s name was still listed in the field for this event on Monday afternoon, despite flying home to Dallas after his Masters win to be reunited with his wife Meredith, with the couple imminently expecting their first child.

Rory McIlroy is back at Hilton Head after withdrawing from the event last year following his missed cut at Augusta.

He will be joined in the field by all those who contended for this year’s Masters, including Tommy Fleetwood, Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Aberg and Max Homa.

Here’s everything you need to know about this week’s RBC Heritage…

RBC Heritage details  

Course: Harbour Town Golf Links, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 

Course stats: 7,191 yards, par 71 

Defending champion: Matt Fitzpatrick 

Purse: $20,000,000  

Winner’s share: $3,600,000 

RBC Heritage betting tips

Here’s who the bookies fancy to shine this week…

Scottie Scheffler 4/1

Rory McIlroy 11/1

Xander Schauffele 11/1

Ludvig Aberg 14/1

Patrick Cantlay 18/1

Matt Fitzpatrick 20/1

Odds correct at time of publishing. Please gamble responsibly.

The bunkered bet

Ludvig Aberg 14/1

Nothing seems to faze Aberg so it would be no surprise to see him back contending this week, despite the mental exhaustion that surely comes with pushing the world’s best player in your first major championship. Driving accuracy is vitally important around Hilton Head and there are few better drivers in the game right now than the Swedish phenomenon. After just 10 months as a pro, the 24-year-old is already due his second win on the PGA Tour.

RBC Heritage how to watch

Here’s how UK viewers can tune into the action this week…

Thursday April 18: Sky Sports Main Event (12:00),  Sky Sports Golf (19:00)

Friday April 19: Sky Sports Main Event (12:00), Sky Sports Golf (19:00), Sky Sports Main Event (22:30)

Saturday April 20: Sky Sports Golf (16:00), Sky Sports Main Event (20:30)

Sunday April 21: Sky Sports Golf (16:00)

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Ben Parsons joined bunkered as a Content Producer in 2023 and is the man to come to for all of the latest news, across both the professional and amateur games. Formerly of The Mirror and Press Association, he is a member at Halifax Golf Club and is a long-suffering fan of both Manchester United and the Wales rugby team.