The prestigious RBC Heritage returns to Harbour Town this week as the fifth signature event of the 2025 PGA Tour season, featuring an elite field of golf's finest talents.
While world number one Scottie Scheffler enters as the defending champion and clear betting favorite at +360, Patrick Cantlay has emerged as a compelling alternative for golf enthusiasts looking beyond the obvious choice.
Cantlay's impressive record at Harbour Town speaks volumes, with five top-five finishes at this venue making him a specialist on this demanding course. The eight-time PGA Tour winner has consistently performed well with his approach shots here, gaining true strokes on approach in his last three appearances. Despite a somewhat disappointing T36 finish at the Masters, Cantlay's Harbour Town expertise makes him an attractive prospect at +2000.
Russell Henley also warrants serious consideration at +2800 despite missing the cut at Augusta. The five-time PGA Tour champion has posted consecutive top-20 finishes at Harbour Town and has gained true strokes on approach in four straight appearances at this event.
Daniel Berger's resurgent form cannot be overlooked, with six top-25 finishes in his last seven tournaments. His solid track record at Harbour Town includes a T3 in 2020, and his current ranking of 13th in true strokes gained tee-to-green in this field suggests he could be a valuable top-20 contender.
According to Statbet analysis, players with consistent approach shot performance at Harbour Town historically outperform their odds, making specialists like Cantlay particularly valuable selections for this event.
Max Homa enters with renewed confidence after a T12 at the Masters, breaking a streak of five consecutive missed cuts. Though his Harbour Town record isn't spectacular, his strong putting and approach game at Augusta signal a potential return to form for the six-time PGA Tour winner.
Sungjae Im presents another intriguing option after his impressive T5 at the Masters. With four consecutive top-25 finishes at Harbour Town, including a T7 in 2023 and T12 last year, the South Korean has demonstrated remarkable consistency at this venue, shooting 69 or better in six of his last eight rounds here.
Other notable contenders include Collin Morikawa (+1100), Xander Schauffele (+1200), Ludvig Aberg (+1200), and Justin Thomas (+2000), all hoping to challenge Scheffler's dominance on the tight, technical layout of Harbour Town Golf Links.
