Schedule of events and other info about the RBC Heritage golf tournament on Hilton Head
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RBC Heritage 2021
With limited spectators for the 2021 event, RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing is Hilton Head’s first big, in-person event since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The Island Packet is your guide for updates and information throughout the tournament.
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Social events and access to the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing, South Carolina’s long-running PGA Tour event, will conclude Sunday at the famed Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island.
The first competitive round began Thursday morning. On Friday after play concluded, the field of players was cut to the top 65 players including ties.
Here’s what to know for Saturday’s play:
Saturday tee times
Players will start between 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. on the 1st tee.
Here are some notable tee times:
10:35 a.m. Webb Simpson and Tom Lewis
11:45 a.m. Dustin Johnson and Branden Grace
1:10 p.m. Will Zalatoris and Matt Fitzpatrick
2:10 p.m. Stewart Cink and Corey Conners.
Inclement weather
The forecast for Saturday shows that showers will be likely between 8 and 11 a.m., but the day will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 65.
There is a 70% chance of precipitation Saturday, and new precipitation amounts will be between a tenth and quarter of an inch, according to the National Weather Service.
Spectators will be alerted to weather that officials for the tournament identify as being potentially dangerous.
Weather warnings will be broadcast on the electronic leaderboards located throughout the course.
A prolonged blast on an air horn, repeated once, will indicate that tournament play has been suspended for weather and that all attendees should seek safe shelter immediately, according to PGA Tour.
Two short blasts of an air horn, repeated once, will indicate play has resumed.
42 RBC golfers played in Masters
Webb Simpson is returning for his title defense after setting the RBC Heritage 72-hole tournament record in 2020, and 42 people are in the field who played last week at the Masters Tournament, including 13 with top 25 finishes.
Vehicle parking
Complimentary parking with motor coach service to and from Harbour Town Yacht Basin area (20-minute ride), runs 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. through Sunday.
The parking is available at Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Drive, Hilton Head.
No general spectator parking is allowed inside Sea Pines Resort.
Bicycle parking at Harbour Town
Parking for cyclists will be at the tennis courts next to the Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse parking lot.
Cyclists must have a tournament ticket or a volunteer badge to be admitted through the gates of Sea Pines.
Cyclists may enter Sea Pines at the Ocean Gate on South Forest Beach Drive or at the Main Gate on Greenwood Drive.
No fist bumps, autographs
A limited number of spectators will be allowed on-site, and strict health and safety protocols will be in place.
All spectators must wear a mask while inside or outside on the grounds. Upon entry, temperatures will be checked, and fans must fill out a health-related questionnaire. And no autographs — or fist bumps or high fives with players — will be allowed.
Schedule
Saturday: Plaid Nation Day. Starting times are 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
Sunday: The final round, with 8:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. starting times. The trophy presentation will be on the 18th green immediately following the close of play.
Tickets
Sold out.
Watch on TV, streaming
Watch the tournament on the Golf Channel from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.
Watch on CBS from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. PGA Tour Live also offers live streaming, for a fee.
Dos and don’ts
A sampling of what you can bring: Binoculars (without case), umbrellas (without sleeves), mobile phones (must be on silent), food in a clear, resealable bag not exceeding one gallon in size.
A sampling of what you can’t bring: No bags larger than a 6- by 6-inch purse, including backpacks; beverages; posters; selfie sticks
This story was originally published April 12, 2021 at 6:00 AM.
