Sweden's Ludvig Åberg has taken the top spot after the first round of the RBC Heritage, with a remarkable eight-under 63, giving him a one-shot lead over Viktor Hovland and Harris English. Following a tumultuous week at The Masters, Robert MacIntyre made a strong comeback with a five-under score. Åberg expressed his satisfaction with his performance, highlighting his iron play and approach shots as key factors.
Meanwhile, MacIntyre put his recent controversy behind him, focusing on controlling his emotions and delivering a solid round. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler also showed resilience, recovering from a tough start to finish three under, as he aims to rebound from his second-place finish at The Masters.