Dufner, Fitzpatrick and Jaidee are the latest to commit to the RBC Heritage Field
March 30, 2016
Jason Dufner, Matthew Fitzpatrick and Thongchai Jaidee have all committed to the 48th annual RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing. South Carolina’s only PGA TOUR event is taking place April 11-17, 2016 over the famed Harbour Town Golf Links.
Jason Day, Luke Donald, Ernie Els, Branden Grace, Bill Haas, Zach Johnson, Matt Kuchar, Davis Love III, Graeme McDowell and Brandt Snedeker are also slated to compete over the famed Harbour Town Golf Links.
Dufner has earned four victories on the PGA TOUR including the 2016 CareerBuilder Challenge. The Auburn University graduate was born in Ohio and will be competing in the RBC Heritage for the eighth time.
Fitzpatrick competed in his first RBC Heritage in 2014 when he was still an amateur. He finished T23 and turned pro later that year. The Englishman won his first International victory at last year’s British Masters and finished in seventh place at last week’s WGC – HSBC Champions. He is currently ranked #43 in the Official World Golf Rankings.
Jaidee is making his second start at Harbour Town. He grew up in Thailand and is currently #41 in the Official World Golf Rankings. He has earned 17 international victories since turning pro in 1999.
Daily tickets and weeklong badges for this year’s tournament are now on sale online at www.rbcheritage.com or by calling the tournament office at (843) 671-2448.
About the RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing
The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing is the only PGA TOUR event in South Carolina. Played over the Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island since 1969, the event is celebrating its 48th year April 11-17, 2016. The Heritage Classic Foundation, general tournament sponsor, 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 more than $32 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).
