The venue for its entire existence has been the Harbour Town Golf Links at the Sea Pines Resort on Hilton Head Island.

Originally played in late November,[3] it moved to mid-September in 1973, March in 1974, and April in 1983.

[2][3] Course co-designer Nicklaus won in 1975,[4] two weeks before his fifth Masters win.

Davis Love III leads with five victories in the event, Hale Irwin and Stewart Cink have three, while seven others have won twice.

The field consists of 69 players invited using the following criteria:[9] The tournament has been played in the month of Note: Green highlight indicates scoring records.