Sweden's Ludvig Åberg has taken the lead after the first round of the RBC Heritage, carding an impressive eight-under 63. He holds a one-shot advantage over Ryder Cup teammate Viktor Hovland and American golfer Harris English. Following a tumultuous Masters, Robert MacIntyre made a strong start with a five-under score, placing him among a group of players three shots behind Åberg.
World No 1 Scottie Scheffler recovered from a challenging start to shoot three under, while Ireland's Shane Lowry finished one under. Åberg expressed his satisfaction with his performance, citing his iron play and approach shots as the highlights of his round. MacIntyre, who faced controversy at The Masters, reflected on his ability to control his emotions and move forward from last week's disappointment. The RBC Heritage continues with a strong field competing at Harbour Town Golf Links in South Carolina.