World #1 Dustin Johnson and Sam Saunders, grandson to The King, take a "swing at the past" to celebrate the 50th RBC Heritage

HILTON HEAD, SC, April 11, 2018 /CNW/ - South Carolina's own Dustin Johnson commemorated the 50th Anniversary of the RBC Heritage, South Carolina's only PGA TOUR event, by hitting the driving range and taking a few swings using vintage golf clubs and golf balls from 50 years ago.

Johnson and Saunders check out some vintage golf clubs. (CNW Group/RBC)

Johnson tries his hand using vintage clubs – like the ones Arnold Palmer used at the first RBC Heritage. (CNW Group/RBC)

Johnson and Saunders both take swings using old Arnold Palmer branded clubs and balls. (CNW Group/RBC)

Johnson, Saunders and McDowell at RBC Heritage event to celebrate 50 years. (CNW Group/RBC)

Team RBC Ambassadors Johnson and McDowell celebrating 50th anniversary of the RBC Heritage. (CNW Group/RBC)

Johnson with a vintage Arnold Palmer branded driver. (CNW Group/RBC)

As a special nod to Arnold Palmer, the first champion of the RBC Heritage, Johnson was joined by golf professional Sam Saunders and Team RBC Ambassador Graeme McDowell. Using Arnold Palmer branded clubs - similar to the ones used back during the 1969 Heritage - Johnson, Saunders and other players took a few shots to mark 50 years of the RBC Heritage.

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