RBC Heritage offers weeklong schedule of golf

The RBC Heritage presented by Boeing returns to Harbour Town Golf Links with a full week of events that extend beyond tournament play, offering a mix of competition, tradition and community gatherings.

The 58th edition of the PGA TOUR event is scheduled for April 14-19 at Sea Pines Resort, with activities beginning Tuesday and continuing through Sunday’s final round and trophy presentation.

Tournament week opens April 14 with the annual opening ceremony and parade at Harbour Town. The event begins at noon, starting at Liberty Oak in Harbour Town Yacht Basin and concluding on the 18th green. The parade typically includes the defending champion, tournament officials, volunteers and dignitaries, accompanied by music from The Citadel’s Regimental Pipe Band.

Practice rounds for PGA TOUR players will take place throughout the day Tuesday, allowing competitors to familiarize themselves with the course ahead of competition.

On April 15, the RBC Heritage Pro-Am will be held with tee times beginning in the morning and early afternoon from both the first and 10th tees. The day also includes a separate golf outing in the afternoon that does not include professional players.

Official tournament play begins April 16 with the first round. All players are scheduled to tee off from the first tee, with play expected to begin around 7:30 a.m. The second round follows April 17 under a similar format.

Saturday’s third round on April 18 will coincide with “Plaid Nation Day,” a tradition that encourages spectators to wear plaid in recognition of the tournament’s Scottish heritage. Activities will also include the Plaid Nation Games on the Heritage Lawn from noon to 2 p.m.

The tournament concludes April 19 with the final round. A sunrise service will be held at 7:30 a.m. at Liberty Oak and is open to the public without a ticket. The non-denominational service typically includes local clergy and music.

Play in the final round is expected to begin around 7:30 a.m., with the trophy presentation taking place on the 18th green immediately following the conclusion of play.

The RBC Heritage is one of the longest-running events on the PGA TOUR and remains a signature stop on the schedule, drawing players and spectators from across the country to Hilton Head Island each year.