Savannah's Brian Harman shoots career-low 63 at RBC Heritage

The 2023 Open Champion surged up the leaderboard with a stellar third round performance.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 10:49pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a golfer's swing and the action of the RBC Heritage tournament, with sharp, overlapping planes of color representing the dynamic motion and energy of the event.Savannah's Brian Harman surges up the leaderboard with a career-best round at the prestigious RBC Heritage tournament.Savannah Today

Savannah native Brian Harman carded a career-low round of 63 on Saturday at the 58th annual RBC Heritage tournament, moving up the leaderboard after an opening-round 66 on Friday. Harman, the 2023 Open Champion, said it took some time to adjust to the recent course renovations at Harbour Town Golf Links, but he was able to capitalize on the favorable weather conditions to put together an impressive performance.

Why it matters

Harman's strong showing at the RBC Heritage, one of the PGA Tour's most prestigious events, demonstrates his continued excellence on the golf course. As a Savannah native, his success is especially meaningful for the local community and highlights the growing prominence of the city's golf talent on the national stage.

The details

Harman's third-round 63 included 7 birdies and no bogeys, allowing him to surge up the leaderboard at the RBC Heritage. The 2023 Open Champion said he was able to quickly adapt to the course renovations led by Davis Love III, taking advantage of the good weather conditions to post an exceptional score. Harman is now in contention to win his second major championship of his career.

  • Harman carded a 66 on Friday, the second round of the tournament.
  • Harman shot a career-low round of 63 on Saturday, the third round of the tournament.

The players

Brian Harman

A professional golfer from Savannah, Georgia who won the 2023 Open Championship.

Davis Love III

A legendary PGA Tour player who recently oversaw renovations to the Harbour Town Golf Links course, host of the RBC Heritage tournament.

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What they’re saying

“I just tried to keep the pedal down. It's going to take a low number to win. The weather is going to turn a little bit tomorrow, so it was nice to get out there with some good conditions.”

— Brian Harman

What’s next

Harman will look to continue his strong play in the final round of the RBC Heritage on Sunday, as he aims to capture his second major championship title.

The takeaway

Savannah's Brian Harman has emerged as one of the top golfers on the PGA Tour, and his career-low round at the prestigious RBC Heritage tournament showcases his ability to excel on the game's biggest stages. His success is a point of pride for the Savannah community and highlights the city's growing reputation as a hub for elite golf talent.