EIGHT TEAM RBC AMBASSADORS WILL COMPETE IN THE RBC HERITAGE
April 13, 2024
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC (Saturday, April 13, 2024) – As one of eight limited-field events, this year’s highly anticipated RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing will feature the top players on the PGA TOUR with no cut, as well as increased prize money and FedExCup points. South Carolina’s only Signature Event, taking place over the Harbour Town Golf Links, is proud to announce Team RBC ambassadors Sam Burns, Corey Conners, Adam Hadwin, Mackenzie Hughes, Adam Svensson, Nick Taylor, Sahith Theegala and Cameron Young will be competing at the 56th tournament April 15-21, 2024.
These Team RBC ambassadors will be joining defending champion Matt Fitzpatrick along with previously committed standouts Wyndham Clark, Jason Day, Nick Dunlap, Rickie Fowler, Max Homa, Viktor Hovland, Collin Morikawa, Xander Schauffele, Scottie Scheffler and Jordan Spieth.
“Our Team RBC ambassadors represent the very best of golf with their passion, dedication and competitive drive – all qualities that we value at RBC,” said Mary DePaoli, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, RBC. “We look forward to seeing them compete for the plaid jacket at the 2024 RBC Heritage.”
Sam Burns has carded five PGA TOUR victories, including last season’s WGC – Dell Technologies Match Play. The Louisiana native joined the PGA TOUR in 2018. He finished ninth in his first start at the RBC Heritage in 2019 and will be competing at Harbour Town for the fifth time. He is ranked 22nd on the Official World Golf Ranking.
Corey Conners joined the winner’s circle on the PGA TOUR at the 2019 Valero Texas Open shortly after he joined Team RBC. His win at Valero made him the first Monday Qualifier to win on the PGA TOUR since 2010. He earned his second victory at last season’s Valero Texas Open. He is from Ontario, Canada and has a degree in Actuarial Mathematics from Kent State University. He made his professional start at the 2015 RBC Heritage after receiving a sponsor exemption and finished T4 in 2021. He will be making his eighth start at Harbour Town.
Adam Hadwin was born in Moose Jaw, Canada but now calls Abbotsford, British Columbia home. He turned pro in 2009 after attending the University of Louisville. He earned his first PGA TOUR victory at the 2017 Valspar Championship and has carded three top ten finishes this season. He will be competing in his ninth RBC Heritage.
Mackenzie Hughes earned his first win on the PGA TOUR at the 2017 RSM Classic. His first round, a career low 9-under 61, marked the lowest start in the tournament's seven-year history. He earned his second PGA TOUR victory at the 2022 Sanderson Farms Championship. The Ontario, Canada native is the first player in PGA TOUR history to win on the Mackenzie Tour, Korn Ferry Tour and the PGA TOUR. He will be competing in his seventh RBC Heritage.
Adam Svensson won the 2022 RSM Classic by two strokes, earning his first PGA TOUR victory and making him the second Canadian to win the RSM Classic. Originally from Surrey, Canada, he now calls Palm Beach Gardens, Florida home. He has made the cut in his previous two starts at Harbour Town.
Nick Taylor has carded four wins on the PGA TOUR including this season’s WM Phoenix Open, where he defeated Charley Hoffman in a playoff after making birdies on holes 15, 16 and 18 to force a playoff. In 2023, he became the first Canadian since 1954 to win the RBC Canadian Open. He will be playing in his ninth RBC Heritage.
Sahith Theegala joined Team RBC in 2023 following an impressive rookie season, winning the 2023 Fortinet Championship. The Pepperdine grad and California native had an impressive collegiate career and was the NCAA’s top ranked player when the 2020 season ended due to COVID-19. He is currently ranked 15th on the Official World Golf Ranking and is making his third start at the RBC Heritage after a T5 finish last year.
Cameron Young has carded seven runner-up finishes but is still searching for his first win on the PGA TOUR. The Wake Forest grad is ranked second behind Max Homa for longest driving distance this season. He joined Team RBC shortly after he was named the PGA TOUR’s rookie of the year in 2022. He is currently ranked 14th on the Official World Golf Ranking and is competing at Harbour Town for the third time after a T3 finish last year.
PGA TOUR professionals have until Monday, April 15th to commit to compete. The complete field will be posted on RBCHeritage.com at that time.
About the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing
The RBC Heritage is South Carolina’s Signature PGA TOUR event. Played over the Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island since 1969, the event is celebrating its 56th year April 15-21, 2024. The Heritage Classic Foundation, host organization, distributes the proceeds from the tournament to hundreds of non-profit organizations. Since it was founded as a 501 (c)(3) in 1987, the Foundation has donated $52.9 million to people in need. For information on how to "Get Your Plaid On!" call 843.671.2448, visit www.rbcheritage.com or Facebook (RBC Heritage) and Twitter (@RBC_Heritage).