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RBC Heritage

The RBC Heritage, formerly known as the Heritage Classic, is a PGA Tour event held annually in South Carolina since 1969. It takes place in mid-April, following The Masters tournament. The tournament is a prominent event on the PGA Tour schedule, drawing professional golfers to compete.

1969: Arnold Palmer Wins Inaugural Heritage Classic

In 1969, Arnold Palmer, at forty years old, became the inaugural champion, marking his first win in over a year.

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1969: Inaugural RBC Heritage Tournament

In 1969, the RBC Heritage was first played.

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1972: Harbour Town and Ocean Course

In 1972, the first two rounds were played on both the Harbour Town Golf Links and the Ocean course at Sea Pines, with the final two rounds at Harbour Town.

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1973: Tournament Date Change

In 1973, the tournament moved to mid-September.

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1974: Tournament Date Change

In 1974, the tournament moved to March.

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1975: Jack Nicklaus Wins Heritage Classic

In 1975, course co-designer Nicklaus won the Heritage Classic two weeks before his fifth Masters win.

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1983: Tournament Date Change

In 1983, the tournament moved to April.

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1987: MCI Sponsorship Begins

In 1987, MCI began sponsoring the tournament.

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2010: End of Verizon Sponsorship

In 2010, Verizon's sponsorship ended.

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2011: Tournament Without a Title Sponsor

In 2011, the tournament operated without a title sponsor.

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2012: Royal Bank of Canada Becomes Title Sponsor

Since 2012, the Royal Bank of Canada has been the title sponsor of The Heritage.

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2024: Reduced Field of Players

In 2024, The Heritage has a reduced field of only 69 players because it is one of only five tournaments given "invitational" status by the PGA Tour.

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2024: Multiple Tournament Winners

Through 2024, ten men have won this tournament more than once.

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