RBC Heritage: What You Need to Know About the PGA Tour Event

If you love golf, the RBC Heritage is a name you’ll hear every February. It’s a week‑long tournament that brings the best players to the beautiful Augusta National Golf Club’s satellite course, the Harbour Town Golf Links, just outside Savannah, Georgia. Below you’ll find the basics, plus tips on how to watch and enjoy the action.

When and Where Does the RBC Heritage Take Place?

The tournament usually runs for four days in early February, right after the Australian Open and before the Sentry Tournament of Champions. The host course, Harbour Town, is a short, tight layout with lots of bunkers and a famous “Postage Stamp” hole. The weather in Savannah is mild, so you can expect decent scoring conditions, but wind can pop up and make the short holes tricky.

Harbour Town seats about 30,000 fans each day, and the venue has a relaxed vibe compared with the pressure‑packed Masters. If you’re planning to attend in person, tickets go on sale a few weeks before the first round. Early‑bird tickets are cheaper and give you access to the practice rounds, which is a great way to see the pros work the course before they tee off.

How to Follow the Action – TV, Streaming, and Social Media

In the UK, the RBC Heritage is typically broadcast on the Golf Channel and streamed via the PGA Tour’s official app. You can also catch live highlights on YouTube and the PGA Tour’s Instagram stories. For fans who want real‑time updates, the tournament’s official Twitter feed posts leaderboards every hour during the day.

If you’re a UK viewer, check your satellite provider for the Golf Channel’s schedule. Many streaming services now include the Golf Channel as part of their sports packages, so you don’t necessarily need a cable subscription. The PGA Tour Live app lets you watch a limited number of groups for free; a subscription opens up every group and a chat feature where you can discuss shots with other fans.

For those who love the stats side of golf, the PGA Tour’s website provides a shot‑by‑shot breakdown, average driving distance, and putting percentages for each player. It’s a handy way to see why a rookie might be making a run or why a veteran is struggling.

When you’re watching, keep an eye on the big names who usually swing into Savannah. Players like Jon Rahm, Collin Morikawa, and Bryson DeChambeau often show up, but the tournament is famous for surprise winners. In 2022, a relatively unknown player took the trophy, proving that any day can bring a new champion.

One of the most exciting parts of RBC Heritage is its “First‑Round Cut.” After the first two rounds, about half the field is trimmed, so the final two days become a tighter competition. That’s when you’ll see the leaderboard shift dramatically, especially if the wind picks up on the coastal holes.

Besides the main event, the tournament hosts a charity auction, a kids’ clinic, and a “RBC Heritage Classic” that features former tour pros playing a relaxed round for the fans. If you’re in Savannah, take a stroll around the city’s historic district after the day’s play – the town has a laid‑back Southern charm that pairs nicely with a day on the links.

In short, the RBC Heritage offers quality golf, a friendly atmosphere, and plenty of ways to stay connected. Whether you’re watching from a sofa, streaming on a phone, or standing on the tee‑box for a live round, you’ll get a solid taste of PGA Tour action without the length of a major championship.

So mark your calendar, set a reminder for the live feed, and enjoy the week of birdies, bunkers, and those iconic Harbour Town sunsets. The RBC Heritage may not have the same history as the Masters, but it’s a solid stop on the tour that often produces memorable moments. Happy watching!