Ludvig Åberg Takes the Lead at RBC Heritage as Robert MacIntyre Bounces Back

Sweden's Ludvig Åberg has taken the lead at the RBC Heritage after a stunning opening round. Åberg carded an eight-under 63, giving him a one-shot advantage over Ryder Cup teammate Viktor Hovland and American Harris English. The tournament has drawn a strong field to Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina, with notable players including England's Matt Fitzpatrick, who is two shots off the lead. Åberg expressed his satisfaction with his performance, citing his iron play and approach shots as highlights. Meanwhile, Robert MacIntyre has made a strong start following a tumultuous week at The Masters, where he missed the cut and sparked controversy with an obscene gesture. MacIntyre has put the incident behind him, shooting five under on Thursday to sit three shots back from Åberg. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler is also in contention, recovering from a tough start to shoot three under as he seeks to bounce back from finishing second at The Masters. Other notable players, including Ireland's Shane Lowry and England's Tommy Fleetwood, have had mixed starts to the tournament.