How to bet the RBC Heritage: Best bets, DFS tips and more - ESPN

One week after The Masters, the PGA heads to South Carolina for RBC Heritage at Harbour Town Golf Links.

Last week was about power, this week is about control. You're dealing with tiny greens, tight visuals and a bunch of approach shots from 150 yards out, so it turns into a game of angles.

The players who separate here have great iron control and think a step ahead; they don't just fire at pins, they play smart. Historically, you'll get some random winner but when the field gets stronger, it usually lands on the guys with complete games.

That's why I'm shifting this week, being a bit more risk averse than normal. While I'm normally a Top 20 bettor, instead of protecting downside I'm leaning into Top 10s and betting on players who can turn good positioning into real chances.

Placement bets come down to your risk tolerance. The question to ask is how aggressive you want to be with the same read.

Here are the players to consider this week.

Odds by DraftKings Sportsbook (with ties) and subject to change.

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Xander Schauffele: Top 5 +265 (with ties)

Full odds:

Top 20 -186

Top 10 +126

To win +1500

Schauffele is back to being a complete player. That's the whole bet. The biggest shift from last year is the putter. What held him back in 2025 was short game inconsistency, which is no longer the case. Pair that with elite ball striking and he becomes one of the most reliable contenders in the field.

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And that ball striking is peaking again, with three straight events gaining five-plus strokes on approach, including The Players, where he gained across the board and hit 14 of 14