Harbour Town Golf Links: The $20 Million Tournament
- The 2026 RBC Heritage is set to begin on April 16, 2026, at the Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
- The winner of the event will take home $3.6 million and 700 FedExCup points.
- The field includes several of the circuit's top players, including World No.
The 2026 RBC Heritage is set to begin on April 16, 2026, at the Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. As the fourth of eight Signature Events on the PGA TOUR this season, the tournament features a highly lucrative $20 million purse and a field of 82 players.
The winner of the event will take home $3.6 million and 700 FedExCup points. The competition takes place on a par-71 track designed by Pete Dye, which measures 7,243 yards according to the scorecard.
Field and Key Contenders
The field includes several of the circuit’s top players, including World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler and the reigning champion, Justin Thomas. Thomas entered the event after winning the previous RBC Heritage by defeating Andrew Novak in a playoff with a birdie putt from just outside 20 feet.
Other notable competitors joining the field include Xander Schauffele, Collin Morikawa, Ludvig Aberg, Tommy Fleetwood, Matt Fitzpatrick, and Cameron Young. However, Rory McIlroy, the two-time Masters champion, is not in the field for this event.
Golf Digest has highlighted Viktor Hovland as a player poised for a breakout performance during the 2026 tournament.
Tournament Schedule and Broadcast
The first round of the RBC Heritage begins on April 16, 2026. The broadcast schedule for the event is as follows:
- April 16: First Round, 2-6 p.m. ET on Golf Channel; ESPN+ coverage from 7 a.m. To 6 p.m. ET.
- April 17: Second Round, 2-6 p.m. ET on Golf Channel; ESPN+ coverage from 7 a.m. To 6 p.m. ET.
- April 18: Third Round, 1-3 p.m. ET on Golf Channel and 3-6 p.m. ET on CBS; ESPN+ coverage from 7 a.m. To 6 p.m. ET.
- April 19: Final Round, 1-3 p.m. ET on Golf Channel and 3-6 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+; ESPN+ coverage from 7 a.m. To 6 p.m. ET.
Qualifying and Community Impact
Qualification for the 82-player field included PGA TOUR members moving inside the top 30 of the Official World Golf Ranking through the Masters. The Aon Next 10 were finalized following the conclusion of the Masters Tournament.
Beyond the competition, the RBC Heritage is associated with the Heritage Classic Foundation, which focuses on improving the quality of life in the Lowcountry. The foundation has raised more than $50 million for charitable initiatives, with total charitable distributions reaching $61.8 million.
The event is known for its unique traditions and the #PLAIDNATION
culture, requiring a team of 1,700 volunteers to manage the tournament operations at Harbour Town.