HILTON HEAD ISLAND, SC,
April 17, 2019 /CNW/ - At the 2019
RBC Heritage, South Carolina's
Dustin Johnson squared off against
North Carolina's Webb Simpson in a
friendly battle of skills and wit. They took to the links to
compete in the golf edition of the Battle of the Carolinas and
Johnson came out on top.
"With two Team RBC Players from the Carolinas on our roster this
year, we couldn't pass up the opportunity to have fun with the
rivalry and kick off this year's RBC Heritage with a smile," said
Matt McGlynn, Vice-President, Brand
Marketing, RBC.
Emceed by PGA TOUR Host, Teryn
Gregson, Johnson and Simpson participated in three challenges: a
trick-shot challenge, a chipping-meets-cornhole competition, and a
battle of the best putting skills.
"Being back in South Carolina,
I felt confident about my hometown advantage," said Dustin Johnson, Team RBC ambassador. "I'm happy
I was able to get the win and make the local fans and my home state
proud. I also think my boys will enjoy naming my new prized deer
golf head cover."
Johnson earned bragging rights as Carolina's champion by winning
two of the three challenges – trick-shot and putting competition.
He had some last minute support from Austin
Johnson, his brother and caddie, who helped clinch his
putting challenge victory. Both Johnson and Webb walked away with golf head covers of
their home state's animals: South
Carolina – White-tailed Deer and North Carolina – Eastern Grey Squirrel.
"As the newest Team RBC ambassador, I thought beginner's luck
would work in my favor, but the home court advantage was clearly
strong for DJ," said Webb Simpson. "Paul and I will have to
practice our putter skills and face off with DJ and Austin another
time."
About RBC
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