Sweden's Ludvig Åberg secured the top spot after the first round of the RBC Heritage, carding an impressive eight-under 63. This placed him one shot ahead of Ryder Cup teammate Viktor Hovland and American Harris English. Following the drama at The Masters, Robert MacIntyre made a strong start with a five-under score, despite his recent controversy. Åberg reflected on his performance, saying, 'It was a really good day in terms of scoring.
Being bogey-free and making eight birdies is always a positive.' He attributed his success to his iron play and approach shots, feeling pleased with his overall game. Meanwhile, MacIntyre put his Masters disappointment behind him, focusing on controlling his emotions and delivering a solid performance. World No 1 Scottie Scheffler recovered from a challenging start to shoot three under, while Ireland's Shane Lowry finished one under in his bid to rebound from a disappointing final round at The Masters.