RBC Heritage: Golf One and Done Picks Strategy (2026)

We go through odds, popularity, stats, and future value to find the best RBC Heritage One and Done Picks and sleepers this week.

by Jason Lisk - Apr 14, 2026

Russell Henley is coming off a tie for 3rd at The Masters and now heads to Harbour Town. (Photo: Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire)

The RBC Heritage marks one of the most unique stops on the PGA Tour schedule, and it’s an important week for Golf One and Done pools. Coming right after the Masters, this signature event has a strong field with a sizable purse and a very different test at Harbour Town Golf Links.

With many of the top golfers carrying over from Augusta, but facing a course that emphasizes precision over power, this week creates a key strategic decision point. Do you stick with elite players in strong form, or look for value among accurate ball-strikers who fit this course well?

We’ll break down the top RBC Heritage One and Done picks this week, projected pick popularity, and how to approach your strategy based on your pool position.

The RBC Heritage One and Done Picks: Purse Info

The RBC Heritage is a signature event again in 2026, with a total purse identical to last year’s $20,000,000, including $3,600,000 awarded to the winner.

That keeps this event among the higher-paying tournaments on the PGA Tour calendar, though still a step below THE PLAYERS Championship and the major championships in terms of top-end payout.

Given the size of the purse and the strength of the field, this is a week that can have a large impact on One and Done standings — especially coming right after the Masters, when many entries likely used a top-tier option.

If you want to see exactly how this week’s purse fits into your specific Golf One and Done pool, you can customize your settings in our Golf One and Done Picks product to account for your schedule and remaining player pool.

The RBC Heritage Overview for One and Done Pools

This analysis complements the data in our product, which provides customized weekly pick grades based on your specific pool settings, including tournaments, remaining golfers, and total picks required.

Here are a few notable highlights for the 2026 RBC Heritage field:

• 82 golfers in the field, no cut: As a signature event, all players are guaranteed four rounds. That increases the importance of finishing position over simply making the cut, and slightly reduces downside risk for top-tier options.
• Strong field, with a few notable absences: Rory McIlroy is not playing this week, and Justin Rose has withdrawn. However, most of the other top eligible players are in the field following the Masters.
• Recent winners include elite names: Justin Thomas returns as the defending champion. Scottie Scheffler won here in 2024 following his Masters victory, while Matt Fitzpatrick (2023) and Jordan Spieth (2022) have also won here recently.
• Course history matters at Harbour Town: This is a shorter, precision-based course where certain players consistently perform well. Patrick Cantlay, Daniel Berger, J.T. Poston, and Brian Harman are among those with strong track records here.
• Significant number of debutants: 18 golfers (nearly a quarter of the field) will be making their first career start at Harbour Town, adding some uncertainty when evaluating course fit and historical performance.

RBC Heritage One and Done Picks Video

Jason Lisk and Stephen Andress run through their top RBC Heritage One and Done picks, longshots, and conviction plays.

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Top 15 in Win Odds

Here are the top 15 (and ties) in win odds for RBC Heritage as of Tuesday afternoon, April 14: