The 2025 RBC Heritage tees off on April 17 at Harbour Town Golf Links, immediately following the intensity of the Masters. As the dust settles on Augusta, bettors turn their focus to Hilton Head, South Carolina – a strategic course that rewards accuracy, patience, and course knowledge over brute force.<\/p>\n
Defending champion Scottie Scheffler<\/strong> headlines the field at +360 odds, while Justin Rose<\/strong>, riding high after a near-Masters victory, enters as a value play at 70-1. This event presents a unique betting landscape, combining historical volatility with current form trends. Whether you’re chasing outrights, top-10 finishes, or dark horse props, there’s no shortage of edge to be found.<\/p>\n This par-71, 7,099-yard course designed by Pete Dye and Jack Nicklaus<\/strong> demands discipline off the tee, accuracy on approach, and consistent putting. Small TifEagle Bermuda greens and tight fairways make Harbour Town one of the PGA Tour’s most mentally challenging courses. It’s no coincidence that past winners – like Jordan Spieth<\/strong>, Matt Fitzpatrick<\/strong>, and Webb Simpson <\/strong>excel in short game and course strategy.<\/p>\n The course plays differently than bomb-and-gouge layouts like Augusta or Torrey Pines. Think TPC Sawgrass or PGA West, where approach play and scrambling reign. The 18th hole, a 458-yard par-4 finishing at the Harbour Town Lighthouse, often decides the tournament and highlights the need for nerves and finesse.<\/p>\n Here’s what you should look out for if you want to place wagers on PGA 2025<\/p>\n Scheffler enters as the +360 favorite after a strong showing at the Masters. Though he fell short of a win, he led the field in Strokes Gained: Tee-to-Green (2.312)<\/strong> and posted consistent iron play (+1.98 SG: Approach). His only weakness remains putting, where he ranked 42nd last week (0.320 SG: Putting). He won here last year at -19 and suits the layout perfectly.<\/p>\n That said, his price has limited value in the outright market. A Top-5 or Top-10 finish<\/strong> bet is a better risk-adjusted option for casual and sharp bettors alike.<\/p>\n Rose enters at 70-1 following a playoff loss to Rory McIlroy at Augusta. His final-round 67<\/strong>, along with a T-16 at Harbour Town in 2023<\/strong>, signal a dangerous mix of current form and course comfort. His putting has been elite (12th in Putts Per Round), and he\u2019s ranked 59th in bogey avoidance – a stat that often predicts RBC Heritage success.<\/p>\n With seven career top-10 finishes<\/strong> at this event, Rose provides one of the most compelling longshot bets of the tournament.<\/p>\nKey Takeaways<\/h2>\n
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Tournament Overview and Course Dynamics<\/h2>\n
Betting Breakdown: Odds, Form, and Contenders<\/h2>\n
Scottie Scheffler: The Favorite for a Reason<\/h3>\n
Justin Rose: Value Play of the Week<\/h3>\n
Other Notables<\/h3>\n
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