History of RBC Heritage in Timeline

The RBC Heritage, a PGA Tour event, has been held in South Carolina for 55 years. Taking place in mid-April, the week following The Masters, it was previously known as the Heritage Classic or simply The Heritage.

1969: Arnold Palmer Wins Inaugural Event

In 1969, Arnold Palmer, at the age of forty, won the first ever RBC Heritage, ending a win drought of over a year.

1969: Inaugural RBC Heritage

The first RBC Heritage, then known as the Heritage Classic, took place in 1969.

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1972: Two-Course Format

In 1972, the RBC Heritage used a two-course format for the first two rounds, with the Ocean course at Sea Pines used in addition to the Harbour Town Golf Links.

1973: Tournament Moved to September

The RBC Heritage was moved from its late November slot to mid-September in 1973.

1974: Tournament Moved to March

In 1974, the RBC Heritage moved from September to March.

1975: Jack Nicklaus Wins RBC Heritage

Jack Nicklaus, co-designer of the Harbour Town Golf Links, won the RBC Heritage in 1975, just two weeks before his fifth Masters win.

1983: Tournament Moved to April

The RBC Heritage was moved to April in 1983, where it remains today.

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1987: MCI Becomes Title Sponsor

In 1987, MCI became the title sponsor of the RBC Heritage.

2010: Verizon Ends Sponsorship

Verizon, which had acquired MCI, ended its sponsorship of the RBC Heritage in 2010.

2011: Tournament Without Title Sponsor

The RBC Heritage operated without a title sponsor in 2011.

2012: Royal Bank of Canada Becomes Title Sponsor

The Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) became the title sponsor of the tournament in 2012.

2024: Ten Multiple Winners

By 2024, ten men had won the RBC Heritage tournament more than once.