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Dramatic RBC Heritage: Thomas Leads as Scheffler Chases Victory
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — The 2025 RBC Heritage kicks off its third round on Saturday morning at Harbour Town Golf Links, with $20 million on the line. Justin Thomas currently leads the tournament, holding a two-shot advantage at 12-under par.
Thomas, the 18- and 36-hole leader, previously tied the course record with a score of 61 in the first round. After a solid second-round score of 69, he is well-positioned to secure his first win since the 2022 PGA Championship. However, he faces stiff competition from several top golfers, including Si Woo Kim and Russell Henley, who are both at 10-under par, as well as defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who sits at 8-under.
The RBC Heritage is notable for its strong field of players, attracting many of the best golfers. This year, players have been eager to perform after the Masters, with most professionals making the short trip from Augusta, Georgia, to Hilton Head Island. Rory McIlroy, the Masters champion, is absent as he celebrates his career grand slam back in Northern Ireland.
“I just need to keep playing my game and avoid making mistakes,” Thomas said in a pre-round interview. “I feel good about my chances, but there’s plenty of golf left to be played.”
Viewers can tune in to the coverage starting at 1 p.m. ET on Golf Channel and CBS from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. For those wanting to stream the action, services like NBC Sports App and Paramount+ offer live options. The early tee times will commence at 7:50 a.m. ET, featuring notable players like Joe Highsmith and Nick Dunlap.
Here’s a breakdown of the Round 3 tee times:
7:50 a.m. – Joe Highsmith, Nick Dunlap
8:00 a.m. – Matthieu Pavon, Adam Hadwin
8:10 a.m. – Taylor Pendrith, Will Zalatoris
8:20 a.m. – Sam Stevens, Patrick Rodgers
8:30 a.m. – Min Woo Lee, Bud Cauley
8:40 a.m. – Max Homa, Sahith Theegala
8:50 a.m. – Austin Eckroat, Michael Kim
9:00 a.m. – Tony Finau, Byeong Hun An
9:15 a.m. – Corey Conners, J.J. Spaun
9:25 a.m. – Eric Cole, Tom Hoge
9:35 a.m. – Sepp Straka, Davis Thompson
9:45 a.m. – Nick Taylor, Christiaan Bezuidenhout
9:55 a.m. – Cameron Young, Ludvig Åberg
10:05 a.m. – Gary Woodland, Jacob Bridgeman
10:15 a.m. – Robert MacIntyre, Justin Rose
10:30 a.m. – Rickie Fowler, Harris English
10:40 a.m. – Shane Lowry, Lucas Glover
10:50 a.m. – Adam Scott, Sungjae Im
11:00 a.m. – Sam Burns, Akshay Bhatia
11:10 a.m. – Chris Kirk, Aaron Rai
11:20 a.m. – Ryo Hisatsune, Thomas Detry
11:30 a.m. – Jordan Spieth, Daniel Berger
11:45 a.m. – Denny McCarthy, Viktor Hovland
11:55 a.m. – Xander Schauffele, Matt Kuchar
12:05 p.m. – Max Greyserman, Billy Horschel
12:15 p.m. – Jason Day, Stephan Jaeger
12:25 p.m. – Matt Fitzpatrick, Patrick Cantlay
12:35 p.m. – Sami Valimaki, Keegan Bradley
12:45 p.m. – Cam Davis, Brian Campbell
1:00 p.m. – Karl Vilips, Ryan Gerard
1:10 p.m. – Collin Morikawa, Maverick McNealy
1:20 p.m. – J.T. Poston, Brian Harman
1:30 p.m. – Scottie Scheffler, Wyndham Clark
1:40 p.m. – Tommy Fleetwood, Mackenzie Hughes
1:50 p.m. – Russell Henley, Andrew Novak
2:00 p.m. – Justin Thomas, Si Woo Kim
