Golf Betting Tips: RBC Heritage predictions, preview and best bets

The PGA Tour calendar moves swiftly from the grandeur of Augusta National to the understated elegance of Harbour Town for the 57th edition of the RBC Heritage. Read on for our expert preview and to find the best tips and analysis and don’t miss out on the best bookmaker offers as listed below.

Golf betting tips: The RBC Heritage

Could Precision Trump Power in This Coastal Test?

• The past eight champions at Harbour Town ranked first, sixth, seventh or third for Strokes Gained: Tee to Green
• Only two of the last ten winners finished inside the top ten for Putting Average
• Since 2006, 14 of the last 16 top scramblers at this event have finished inside the top 11

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Played in the week immediately following the Masters, this Signature Event offers a distinctly different challenge for those teeing it up – a welcome contrast to Augusta’s wide corridors and dramatic elevation shifts. Now classified among the elite limited-field tournaments, this event provides no cut, meaning each competitor is guaranteed four rounds to unlock Harbour Town’s secrets.

Situated on the South Carolina coastline, Harbour Town Golf Links is a Pete Dye creation, developed with input from Jack Nicklaus. Its strategic layout features compact Bermuda greens and fairways that reward precision more than brute strength. At just over 7,200 yards for a par 71, it’s not the most physically imposing course on the PGA Tour, but it demands a high level of technical discipline. Wind can be a major factor on this exposed seaside layout, and shot placement is essential to avoid the penalty of missing these tiny putting surfaces.

Over the years, Harbour Town has earned a reputation for rewarding players who think their way around, rather than overpower it. The rough is usually modest in length, so driving accuracy isn’t necessarily about keeping the ball in play – it’s about setting up the right angle into the flag. When the breeze picks up, scrambling becomes even more critical. The greens are smaller than average, and no one escapes a round here without needing to get up-and-down on several occasions.

While this tournament lacks the profile of a major, its technical demands and strategic nature mean it’s often appreciated by purists – and provides a unique test in a season largely defined by length and power.

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Best Bet: Collin Morikawa to Win

In a field brimming with elite talent, Collin Morikawa emerges as the most persuasive selection to take the title at Harbour Town this week. Among the small group of genuine ball-striking specialists in the game, Morikawa is particularly well-suited to the demands of this course, where precision outweighs aggression and method triumphs over might.

Recent trends at the RBC Heritage point to the importance of Strokes Gained: Tee to Green and Scrambling, with both stats providing the backbone of success for the last two champions. Morikawa’s strength lies in his consistently accurate approach play, which remains among the most reliable on tour. His ability to consistently find greens, or at the very least leave himself in favourable positions when he does miss them, plays perfectly into the hands of Harbour Town’s layout.

While putting hasn’t always been his standout asset, the recent emergence of players winning here without dazzling flatstick performances – as evidenced by Spieth’s shocking SG: Putting numbers in 2022 – suggests that elite ball-striking can more than compensate. Moreover, Morikawa’s control in windy conditions and comfort on tighter setups reinforce the belief that his game matches up extremely well here. In a field where many contenders are emerging from the fatigue of Augusta, Morikawa’s precise style and sharp iron play give him an edge on a course that rewards those who execute with discipline. All signs point towards this being a prime opportunity for him to add another victory to his CV.

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