Following Rory McIlroy's triumphant green jacket victory at the Masters, the PGA Tour quickly shifts to the prestigious RBC Heritage tournament at Harbour Town Golf Links. The event runs from Thursday, April 17 through Sunday, April 20, featuring a select field of 72 golfers in a no-cut format with a substantial $20 million purse at stake.
Scottie Scheffler enters as the clear favorite at +400 odds to defend his 2024 title, with Collin Morikawa and Ludvig Aberg positioned as his strongest challengers according to oddsmakers. Many of last week's Masters contenders have made the quick turnaround to compete at Harbour Town.
The Pete Dye-designed course presents a unique challenge for competitors. Despite measuring just 7,213 yards (par 71) – making it one of the shortest layouts on tour – Harbour Town demands precision with its narrow fairways, hanging limbs, and strategic bunkers surrounding the notoriously small greens.
Collin Morikawa (+1200) appears particularly well-positioned for success this week. Despite lacking a victory in 2025, his consistency has been remarkable with two runner-up finishes and multiple top-20 results. Morikawa currently ranks first in approach play and eleventh off the tee – critical skills for navigating Harbour Town's demanding layout.
Justin Rose, fresh off his runner-up finish at Augusta National where he narrowly missed forcing a second playoff hole, enters at +7000 odds. The veteran has demonstrated excellent form this season when making the cut, having secured three top-10 finishes in his seven tournament appearances.
According to Statbet's tournament analysis, course specialists often outperform their typical results at Harbour Town, where precision and strategic play frequently overcome raw power advantage.
Other notable contenders include Denny McCarthy (+5500), whose exceptional short game skills (ranking 9th in scrambling and 7th in putting) could prove decisive on Harbour Town's compact greens. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley (+7000) brings a strong driving game (19th overall) to the tournament, while Australian veteran Adam Scott represents an intriguing longshot at +15000 despite inconsistent recent form.
With Webb Simpson's 72-hole scoring record of 262 (established in 2020) potentially under threat, the 2025 RBC Heritage promises four days of compelling golf as players navigate one of the tour's most distinctive and challenging venues.
