RBC Heritage 2025: The Ultimate Guide to Golf’s Championship Showdown on ESPN+

The Stage Is Set Fresh off his historic Masters triumph, Rory McIlroy's absence creates an open battlefield at Harbour Town Golf Links as 72 elite golfers compete for the iconic plaid jacket from March 20-23. World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler aims to reclaim dominance after his dramatic 2024 victory interrupted by darkness and weather delays.

Championship Details 📍 Venue: Historic Harbour Town Golf Links (Hilton Head Island, SC)
💰 Purse: $20 million ($3.6M winner's share)
📅 Schedule:

• March 20-21: 7:15 AM ET tee times
• March 22-23: 6:45 AM ET weekend rounds

Broadcast Breakdown
📺 ESPN+ Exclusive Features:

• 4K Main Feed & Marquee Group tracking
• Live coverage of Par-3 14th & 17th Island Holes
• Real-time Shot Tracker integration

Course Strategy Spotlight
The Pete Dye-designed course demands precision with: ⚠️ Key Challenges:

• Narrow fairways (avg. 26 yards wide)
• 87 strategically placed bunkers
• Tidal wind shifts impacting coastal holes

Fan Experience Updates
New for 2025:

• Enhanced 18th Green Grandstand with VR replay stations
• Player caddie mic'd audio during featured group coverage
• Live betting odds integration on ESPN broadcast

Historical Context
Previous winners at Harbour Town include:

• 2024: Scheffler (-19)
• 2023: Spieth (playoff victory)
• 2022: Hovland (course record 62)

FedEx Cup Implications
This Signature Event offers:

• 700 FedEx Cup points to winner
• Critical rankings shakeup before THE PLAYERS Championship