Spectator Information
New for 2023
The RBC Heritage has added a new event, one expected to offer some fun before the intense competition begins.
On the Tuesday of tournament week caddies are invited to compete in the Heritage Caddie Classic.
It will be the first caddie tournament the Heritage has hosted. The Heritage said it added it to give the caddies a fun activity.
“We are always looking to elevate the RBC Heritage experience for sponsors, spectators, volunteers, pros and caddies,” said Angela McSwain, RBC Heritage marketing and communications director.
Tournament Facts
DATES: April 10-16
LOCATION: Harbour Town Golf Links, The Sea Pines Resort, Hilton Head Island
PAR: 71
YARDAGE: 7,191 yards
TOTAL PURSE: $20 million
CONTRIBUTIONS: $50 million has been distributed to those in need throughout South Carolina and Georgia since 1987. In 2023, $2.4 million has been distributed to charitable organizations, the arts, medical institutions and for college scholarships.
TICKETS: Tickets are limited. For updated information, visit rbcheritage.com or call 843-671-2448.
ATTENDANCE: 101,290 people attended the RBC Heritage in 2022.
VOLUNTEERS: More than 1,500 volunteers work throughout tournament week.
HISTORY: Harbour Town Golf Links was designed by Pete Dye, in consultation with Jack Nicklaus, in the fall of 1969. Past champions include Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Hale Irwin, Bernhard Langer, Johnny Miller, Greg Norman, Tom Watson, Jim Furyk and Stewart Cink.
ECONOMIC IMPACT: Each year, the RBC Heritage brings more than $102 million into South Carolina’s economy.
BROADCAST INFORMATION: The RBC Heritage is broadcast in 27 languages to more than 200 countries outside the United States. More than 1 billion households across the world can tune in to see Harbour Town’s famous candy -cane striped lighthouse.
TELEVISION: (all times EDT)
The Golf Channel
Thursday-Friday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 1 p.m. -3 p.m.
CBS Sports (Times subjected to change)
Saturday-Sunday 3 p.m. - 6 p.m.
PGA TOUR RADIO
Thursday-Friday 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 1 p.m. -6 p.m.
Tournament Information & Policies
General Policies: All individuals will be subject to security screening, including metal detector screening and inspection of bags. Tickets must always be worn on tournament grounds.
Ticketing: Guests are required to present a valid digital ticket to enter tournament grounds and may proceed through the gates once a valid scan has been registered. Each spectator will receive a ticket to wear. Ticket Services is in the Clubhouse parking lot for answering digital ticketing questions. Lost and found and bag check are also located inside Ticket Services. Hours: Monday, April 10, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday, April 11 to Saturday, April 15, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Sunday, April 16, 7 a.m. to end of play.
Mobile Device Policy: Devices must always be silent; flash may not be used. Devices may be used to capture video, audio and photos in all areas throughout tournament week. Content may be used for personal purposes (e.g. personal social media) but no commercial use. No live streaming or real-time coverage (e.g. no shot-by-shot coverage). Data use (e.g. texting) is permitted in all areas. Phone calls are allowed in designated areas: The Ultra Club, inside Clubhouse, concessions located at holes 9, 10, 13, 15, 18 and neighborhood roads. Be respectful of play and don’t interfere with players, caddies or media. All posted signage and instructions from tournament staff must be observed. Failure to comply may result in the revocation of your ticket.
Autographs: The PGA Tour has established the following guidelines:
• Autographs can only be obtained at designated Autograph Zones.
• On-course autographs are not permitted. This includes, but is not limited to, tees, fairways, greens and practice areas during practice rounds and tournament rounds.
First Aid: First Aid Stations are in the Harbour Town Golf Links parking lot and the Heritage Lawn. If the need for medical assistance should occur, please notify the nearest RBC Heritage volunteer.
Merchandise: The RBC Heritage Merchandise Pavilion is located between the 1st and 9th holes. Additional pop-up tents can be found on the Heritage Lawn (Peter Millar tent) and at Liberty Oak.
Food and Beverage: Concession stands feature specialty items from The SERG Restaurant Group. They are found in the following areas:
• Between 1st and 9th fairways
• 2nd green/7th tee
• 8th green
• 10th fairway
• 13th green
• 15th green
• 18th fairway
• Heritage Lawn/17th green
Clubhouse Ticket Pack holders may purchase food and beverages at the Clubhouse, the 8th green OASIS and the 15th green Clubhouse II.
For all other food and beverage information, visit rbcheritage.com/spectators
Prohibited Items: Items not allowed on the course may be checked at Guest Services. Chairs left overnight will be removed by course maintenance. Here is a list of items to leave at home:
• No bags larger than a small 6-inch-by-6-inch purse, including carrying cases, backpacks, camera bags, or chair bags.
• No clear plastic, vinyl, or other carry items larger than 12 inches by 6 inches by 12 inches.
• No glass cups or bottles except for medical or infant needs.
• No memorabilia including pin flags, photos, trading cards, balls and other sports paraphernalia.
• No computers or laptops.
• No fireworks or laser pointers.
• No lounges or over-sized chairs with extended foot rests.
• No seat cushions in a carrying case or that have pockets or compartments.
• No pets, except for service animals.
• No knives, firearms or weapons.
• No video cameras (all week)
• No point-and-shoot, film or DSLR cameras (during competition rounds).
• No selfie sticks or hand-held camera stabilizers.
• No beverages (patrons may not bring in or exit with beverages) or coolers.
• No radios, TVs, or portable speakers.
• No posters, signs or banners.
• No motorcycles, mopeds, tricycles, bicycles, skateboards, hoverboards, or similar devices permitted. Segways, motorized scooters or other personal transportation devices are prohibited if not used as a mobility aid by individuals with mobility impairment.
• No drones, remote controlled model aircrafts or other devices that can be operated in airspace.
PARKING:
General Parking at the Coastal Discovery Museum at 70 Honey Horn Dr.: Complimentary parking with motor coach service to and from Harbour Town Marina (approximately a 20-minute ride), 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. There is no general spectator parking inside Sea Pines.
Official Tournament Shuttle from Coligny Beach Parking Lot: Complimentary shuttles to a drop-off near Harbour Town, 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. Bicycle parking is available in the Coligny Plaza area. Parking is first-come, first-served.
Bicycle Parking at Harbour Town: Complimentary bicycle parking is available inside Sea Pines at the tennis courts next to the Harbour Town Golf Links Clubhouse parking lot. Owners are responsible for locking their bicycles. All cyclists must show a digital 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.
Designated Parking for People with Disabilities: Located close to the shuttle loading area at The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Disabled Person Parking Identification Placard must be visible entering the lot.
Wheelchair-accessible buses will be available.
Ride Share App & Taxi Policy: During tournament hours the taxi and Ride Share App designated pick-up and drop-off location is The Shops at Sea Pines Center. After hours, taxis and ride shares will pick up at locations around the Harbour Town Golf Links once play ends.
