Last updated: Sunday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. ET.
⛳ RBC Heritage: Key takeaways
- Outright winner: Matt Fitzpatrick (+1600) – Despite squandering a three-shot lead, complete with a bogey on 18, Fitzpatrick defeated Scottie Scheffler in a playoff to win the RBC Heritage for a second time.
- Best round: Michael Kim shot a final-round 62, one shot off the course record set by Justin Thomas.
- Course: Harbour Town is a 7,243-yard Par 71 where course knowledge is paramount because precision trumps distance with the track featuring narrow fairways and small greens.
- Weather: Early forecasts are calling for mainly sunny skies with light wind each morning increasing out of the south to 10-15 mph once the sea breeze pushes inland.
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RBC Heritage results and opening odds
The RBC Heritage ran April 16-19 at Harbour Town Golf Links. Below are the round-by-round results for the Top 10.
Check out the full RBC Heritage field.
Best bets card
- ❌ Russell Henley to win (+1800): Fresh off pacing the field in true strokes gained on approaches during his T3 in the Masters, Henley's tee-to-green precision is set to play again at Harbour Town.
- ❌ Sepp Straka to win (+5000): In addition to two previous Top 5s in this event, Straka also lead the 2025 field in true strokes gained on approaches during his T13.
- ❌ Ryo Hisatsune Top 20 (+165): The rising star has four top 10s across his past eight events while ranking eighth in true strokes gained tee-to-green during the run.
- ❌ Brian Harman Top 20 (+170): This will be Harman's 17th trip to Harbour Town, and he's carded a T7-T12-T3 run the past three years.
Course breakdown: What wins at Harbour Town?
Harbour Town Golf Links is a world-renowned Par-71 track located at The Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Designed by Pete Dye with Jack Nicklaus as a consultant, Harbour Town has hosted the PGA Tour's RBC Heritage since 1969.
The course requires accuracy over length off the tee, excellent approach play to small greens, and a tight short game. There isn’t a single Par 4 over 480 yards, while all four Par 3s are over 190 yards. Additionally, the three Par 5s are reachable in two for the majority of the field.
There are several forced layups off the tee, so Harbour Town definitely checks out as a second-shot course, and each of the past six winners has finished Top 10 in true strokes gained approach and true strokes gained tee-to-green.
The biggest defenses of the track are water hazards on every hole, and the coastal layout can become breezy, to say the least. Additionally, the noted small greens are also protected by bunkers on each hole.
- Narrow fairways require precision over power
- Smallest greens on Tour require excellent approach play and silky scrambling
- Windy conditions and coastal storms have had their say in years past
Players to watch
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Scottie Scheffler: The 2024 winner has a T8 and T11 on his resume, and Scheffler already won on a Pete Dye track this year at The American Express.
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Russell Henley: Fresh off pacing the Masters in true strokes gained approach, Henley’s play is a perfect fit.
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Patrick Cantlay: With six Top 10s at Harbour Town, Cantlay’s tee-to-green game is a clear fit.
Key stats & player profiles to target
- True strokes gained approach
- True strokes gained tee-to-green
- Scrambling and true strokes gained around the green
- Driving accuracy
- Course history
Players to watch
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Collin Morikawa: Field leader in true strokes gained approach silenced injury concerns with Sunday charge to T7 at the Masters
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Xander Schauffele: Firing on all cylinders, Schauffele has three straight Top 10s with true strokes gained on approach and tee-to-green.
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Jordan Spieth: The putter didn’t cooperate with Spieth at Augusta, but the 2022 RBC Heritage champ finished fifth in true strokes gained approach and eighth from tee to green.
Outright picks: winners to bet
Pick 1: Russell Henley (+1800)
Russell Henley has gained true strokes on approaches in each of his past five trips to Harbour Town, and he’s coming off a T3 finish in the Masters where he paced the field in the metric while also ranking fourth in true strokes gained tee-to-green.
- Course Fit: Henley will be playing this event for the 13th time
- Recent Form: Elite ball-striking paved way to T3 in the Masters
- Market Value: Slotted into secondary odds tier despite elite current form and course knowledge
Risk: Henley has never finished Top 5 at Harbour Town.
Pick 2: Sepp Straka (+5000)
Sepp Straka paced the field in true strokes gained on approaches during his T13 finish here last season, and the four-time PGA Tour winner has two more Top 5s on his Harbour Town resume.
- Course Fit: Elite ball-striker with proven track record here
- Recent Form: Four Top 20s across past seven events
- Market Value: Course history isn't priced in enough
Risk: Straka’s putter runs hot and cold.
Best Top 20 bets
Pick 1: Ryo Hisatsune to finish top 20 (+160)
Ryo Hisatsune finished T18 in this event last year, and he’s also carded another four Top 10s across his latest eight events while gaining true strokes across the board.
- Course Fit: Hisatsune’s ball-striking suits this track
- Recent Form: Four Top 10s across past eight events
Risk: Driving accuracy has dipped over the past three tournaments.
Pick 2: Brian Harman to finish top 20 (+175)
This will be the 17th trip to Harbour Town for Brian Harman, and he’s carded a T7-T12-T3 run the past three years. He also battled back admirably at Augusta National after an opening-round 79 to finish T33.
- Course Fit: 17th appearance at Harbour Town with longstanding success
- Recent Form: Harman has gained true strokes on approach in four straight events
Risk: Harman has just a single Top 20 across his past five tournaments.
Matchup & head-to-head bets
Russell Henley Over Cameron Young (-105)
While there may be no hotter player on the planet than Cameron Young, he’s finished outside the Top 50 in each of his past three trips to this event, and I’m expecting a Masters hangover after playing in the final group Sunday.
- Matchup Advantage: Young doesn’t have the recent course success Henley does
- Key Stat: Henley paced the Masters in true strokes gained on approaches
Risk: Young is scorching along a T7-T3-Win-T3 heater.
First-round bets
Xander Schauffele to shoot 68 or lower (-111)
This will be the third straight year Xander Schauffele plays this event, and he’s fired 68 or lower in seven of the 12 rounds while carding Top 20s in each.
- Recent form: Schauffele has three consecutive Top 10s
- Key Stat: Ranks eighth in adjusted scoring average this season
Risk: Late Round 1 tee time could result in toughest scoring conditions Thursday.
Odds movement & market notes
There’s no surprise World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler is the largest liability and received both the highest ticket count and betting handle to win the RBC Heritage at BetMGM.
The next most popular players bettors have targeted at the shop are Jordan Spieth, Cameron Young and Xander Schauffele.
Additionally, Russell Henley saw one of the largest moves in the golf odds, with his opening +2000 price dropping to +1600 as of Wednesday.
How to watch & tee times
How to watch
- Thursday-Friday: Golf Channel (2-6 p.m. ET)
- Saturday-Sunday: Golf Channel (1-3 p.m. ET), CBS (3-6 p.m. ET)
Tee times
RBC Heritage betting FAQ
When is the 2026 RBC Heritage?
The 2026 edition of the RBC Heritage will be played from Thursday, April 16, to Sunday, April 19.
Where will the 2026 RBC Heritage be played?
The 2026 RBC Heritage will be played at Harbour Town Golf Links at The Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.
Who is the 2026 RBC Heritage favorite?
World No. 1 and 2024 RBC Heritage winner Scottie Scheffler is the betting favorite after finishing runner-up in the 2026 Masters last week.
Who is the most popular bet to win the 2026 RBC Heritage?
Scottie Scheffler is the largest liability at BetMGM, and he's received the most betting tickets and highest betting handle to win this week.
What are the RBC Heritage FRL markets?
First Round Leader (FRL) markets center around which player(s) will be in the lead following the first 18 holes of the tournament.
How do RBC Heritage matchup bets work?
When betting RBC Heritage matchups, you're selecting which golfer will score better between the two players listed in that specific market. There are 18-hole, single-round matchups, in addition to tournament-long, 72-hole matchups.
What is the RBC Heritage cut line?
The RBC Heritage is a signature event without a 36-hole cut.
Are RBC Heritage odds the same across all sportsbooks?
You'll see slight variations in odds across sportsbooks for the RBC Heritage; it's always good practice to check multiple sports betting sites for the best odds.
