HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. – Unlike last week at Colonial, which is ringed by a 6-foot fence and no on-course housing, the RBC Heritage was never going to be a completely fan-free event.
The PGA Tour plans to play the first five events back after the COVID-19 quarantine without paying patrons, but this week’s stop at Harbour Town Golf Links has some spectators, with condos and houses lining almost every fairway.
Friday morning, Webb Simpson rolled in a 38-footer for birdie on the 18th green and was pleasantly surprised to hear cheers coming from a nearby house.