RBC Heritage Weather Report and Forecast

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It’s going to be tough to follow up that Masters tournament! While the excitement at the RBC Heritage may not live up to the standard the Masters set, we do know the weather will be every bit as nice.

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As usual in my golf weather forecasts, we’re focusing more on wind than rain. While rain can halt play if it’s heavy enough, it also helps soften and slow the course, which helps as much as it hurts.

With wind, there’s no helpful side; it’s all negative impact. And the impact can lead to dramatic differences in scoring. My goal is always to try to highlight the time frame with the lightest winds and the time frame with the strongest winds to see if there’s a cumulative advantage for one wave over another.

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RBC Heritage Weather Forecast

Thursday, April 17th

Great day for golf. Calm winds early, gradually climbing to around 10 mph winds in the afternoon.

Friday, April 18th

A bit breezier than Thursday. We’ll see light 5-10 mph winds in the morning, climbing to 10-15 mph winds in the afternoon with wind gusts around 20 mph. Not overpowering winds, but noteworthy ones at least.

Saturday, April 19th

We should see a similar pattern here of lighter AM winds, gradually building a bit over 10 mph by the afternoon.

Sunday, April 20th

Closing things out with the same overall weather setup. Lighter winds in the morning, a bit of a breeze in the afternoon.

RBC Heritage Weather Thoughts

Pretty solid conditions all tournament long. I have a slight preference for a Thursday PM / Friday AM draw, as it helps you avoid the 20 mph wind gusts on Friday afternoon, but either wave has its advantages, and I don’t think weather will make or break you.

For the latest info as the RBC Heritage forecast changes, stay tuned to @KevinRothWx on Twitter or check my main forecast page.

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Kevin Roth (KevinRothWx)

Over the past decade, Kevin Roth has become the go-to source for all things sports-weather related. A lifelong sports fan and admitted weather nerd, Kevin is proud to have combined his two passions and trailblazed a new niche in the DFS and sports betting community. He has a Master’s Degree in Atmospheric Science (Meteorology) and over 10 years of experience on TV in some of the country’s biggest severe weather markets. Kevin’s WeatherEdge product is a one-of-a-kind sports-weather research tool that combines historical data on stats and weather from past games to help users understand how the weather will impact every game on a slate at a glance. Follow Kevin on Twitter – @KevinRothWx